Holoendemic
Holoendemic
Holoendemic (/ˌhɒloʊ.ɪnˈdɛmɪk/), from the Greek words holos (whole) and endēmos (native), is a term used in Epidemiology to describe a situation where a disease is regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
Definition
In Epidemiology, holoendemic refers to a disease that is continuously present in a population, but primarily affects a specific demographic, such as children. This term is often used in the context of infectious diseases, particularly those that are vector-borne or parasitic in nature.
Examples
Examples of holoendemic diseases include Malaria, which is holoendemic in many parts of Africa, and Schistosomiasis, which is holoendemic in certain regions of South America and the Middle East.
Related Terms
- Hyperendemic: A disease that is constantly present at a high incidence and/or prevalence rate and affects all age groups equally.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Holoendemic
- Wikipedia's article - Holoendemic
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