Epizootiology
Epizootiology
Epizootiology (pronounced: e-pi-zoo-ti-ol-o-gy) is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the study of disease patterns within animal populations. The term is derived from the Greek words "epi" meaning upon, "zoon" meaning animal, and "logia" meaning study.
Etymology
The term "Epizootiology" is derived from three Greek words: "epi" (ἐπί), which means 'upon', "zoon" (ζῷον), which means 'animal', and "logia" (λογία), which means 'study'. Thus, it literally translates to 'the study upon animals'.
Definition
Epizootiology is the study of disease patterns within animal populations. It involves the investigation of disease outbreaks, the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations of non-human animals. Epizootiology applies similar techniques as epidemiology, the study of disease in human populations, but with a focus on non-human species.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
- Zoonosis: Any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans.
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Infectious Disease: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epizootiology
- Wikipedia's article - Epizootiology
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