Which disease is eradicated from the world?

Which disease is eradicated from the world?

Widespread immunization and surveillance were conducted around the world for several years. The last known natural case was in Somalia in 1977. In 1980 WHO declared smallpox eradicated – the only infectious disease to achieve this distinction.

Why are diseases re emerging?

Reemerging diseases are diseases that reappear after they have been on a significant decline. Reemergence may happen because of a breakdown in public health measures for diseases that were once under control. They can also happen when new strains of known disease-causing organisms appear.

What are the preventable diseases?

Vaccine preventable diseases currently include:

• diphtheria.
• tetanus.
• pertussis (whooping cough)
• poliomyelitis (polio)
• measles.
• mumps.
• rubella.
• haemophilus influenzae type b infections.

When is a virus considered eradicated?

The 1997 Dalem Konferenzen refined the definition of eradication as the “permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidence of infection caused by a specific agent as a result of deliberate efforts” such that “intervention measures are no longer needed,” and further refined the criteria for disease eradicability.

What eradicated viruses?

Successfully eradicated human diseases

• Smallpox.
• Poliomyelitis caused by wild poliovirus types 2 and 3 (two serotypes of poliovirus)
• Polio (type 1 Poliovirus)
• Dracunculiasis.
• Yaws (1952-1964)
• Malaria (1955-1969)
• Yaws.
• Malaria.

What is meant by disease eradication?

Eradication: Permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidence of infection caused by a specific agent as a result of deliberate efforts; intervention measures are no longer needed.

How can emerging diseases be prevented?

Prevention

1. Washing your hands with soap and water, thoroughly and frequently.
2. Covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough.
3. Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces in your home and workplace.
4. Avoiding contact with sick people or sharing personal items with them.

Why are emerging diseases with very few cases the focus of intense scrutiny?

A period of decline in vaccination rates can lead to reemergence of a disease. Why are emerging diseases with very few cases the focus of intense scrutiny? Answer b. They are increasing and therefore not controlled.

Is Covid 19 preventable?

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in the U.S. as the Delta variant spreads fast – a disappointing trend for experts who say it’s a preventable disease.