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Factors that Influence Pathogen Spread
• Pathogen • Societal • Environmental and Geographical • Host
Pathogen Factors
• Virulence, how many pathogens required to cause disease • Susceptibility to disinfectants and water
Societal Factors
• Lack of education • Anti - Vaccination campaigns
Environmental and Geographical Factors
• Whether the pathogen can form a reservoir • Poor sanitisation
Host Factors
• Strength of individual’s immune system • Individual can be immunocompromised
Hygiene
• Personal Hygiene • Community Hygiene
Public Health Campaign
• Resolution • Information • Control • Education
Antivirals
• Don’t kill virus • Slow down viral replication • Narrow spectrum: Different antivirals work on different viruses • Must be taken over long periods of time
Antibiotics
• Kill bacteria • Target bacteria replication