Exotic
Exotic Diseases
Exotic diseases (pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk diːˈziːz/) are illnesses that are not native or common to a certain region or population. They are often brought into a region through travel, migration, or the importation of animals and plants.
Etymology
The term "exotic" originates from the Greek word "exōtikos", meaning "from outside" or "foreign". In the context of diseases, it refers to illnesses that are not typically found in a certain area or among a certain population.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases that are spread between animals and people.
Examples of Exotic Diseases
- Ebola Virus Disease: A severe, often fatal illness in humans, transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.
- Zika Virus: A mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys through a network that monitored yellow fever.
- Dengue Fever: A mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
Prevention and Control
Prevention and control of exotic diseases often involve quarantine measures, vaccination programs, and public health education. It is important to report any suspected cases of exotic diseases to local health authorities for prompt investigation and response.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exotic
- Wikipedia's article - Exotic
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