Sentences with phrase «epidemic potential»
The phrase "epidemic potential" refers to the likelihood or possibility of a disease spreading rapidly and widely among a population, potentially causing a large number of people to become sick. Full definition
In 2016, the World Health Organization added Lassa fever to its list of priority pathogens of epidemic potential, calling for more research.
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Emergence of novel strain of Vibrio cholerae with epidemic potential in southern and eastern India.
The global spread of dengue virus (DENV) infections has increased viral genetic diversity, some of which appears associated with greater epidemic potential.
Their newest investigation analyzed recent events in chikungunya virus evolution that will aid in predicting future trends in transmission and circulation that determine epidemic potential.
To understand these changes and to anticipate the future of the virus, the exact distribution, genetic diversity, transmission routes, and future epidemic potential of CHIKV require further assessment.
Antibiotic - resistant asymptomatic TB strain had epidemic potential PORTLAND, Oregon ---- Oregon Zoo veterinary staff on February 9, 2017 euthanized Packy, 54, the oldest male elephant in the U.S., after a multi-year losing battle against an antibiotic - resistant strain of the lung disease tuberculosis which had already killed two other Oregon Zoo elephants and infected seven zoo staff -LSB-...]
However, we now know that other strains already in this region can still make people sick, but seem to not have this epidemic potential.