Brisbane
Brisbane (medical term)
Brisbane (pronounced: /ˈbrɪzbən/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the field of Epidemiology. It is named after the city of Brisbane, Australia, where the first case was identified.
Etymology
The term "Brisbane" in the medical context was first used in the late 20th century. It is derived from the city of Brisbane, where a unique strain of a disease was first identified. The term is now used to refer to this specific strain.
Definition
In the medical field, Brisbane refers to a specific strain of the Influenza virus, known as Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 Brisbane. This strain was first identified in Brisbane, Australia, and has since been found in various parts of the world.
Related Terms
- Influenza: A viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
- H1N1: A subtype of Influenza A virus, which was responsible for the 2009 pandemic.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Virus: A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brisbane
- Wikipedia's article - Brisbane
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