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Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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14장, 문제 5

Diseases that are naturally spread from their usual animal hosts to humans are called ___________ .

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Understand the context of the question: it asks for the term used to describe diseases that are naturally transmitted from their usual animal hosts to humans.
Recall that in microbiology and epidemiology, diseases that originate in animals and can be transmitted to humans have a specific name.
These diseases involve a natural reservoir in animals and can cross species barriers to infect humans.
The correct term for such diseases is 'zoonoses' or 'zoonotic diseases'.
Therefore, the blank in the sentence should be filled with the term 'zoonoses'.

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Zoonotic Diseases

Zoonotic diseases are infections that are naturally transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi, and often involve direct contact with animals or vectors like ticks and mosquitoes.
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Communicable vs. Noncommunicable Diseases

Reservoir Hosts

Reservoir hosts are animal species that harbor a pathogen without suffering disease themselves, serving as a natural source of infection. Understanding reservoir hosts is crucial for tracking and controlling zoonotic disease transmission to humans.
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Hide Within Host Cells

Transmission Pathways

Transmission pathways describe how pathogens move from animal hosts to humans, including direct contact, vector-borne spread, or environmental exposure. Recognizing these pathways helps in preventing and managing zoonotic infections.
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1) Alternative Pathway