Essays about: "consequences of influenza"

Found 5 essays containing the words consequences of influenza.

  1. 1. Simulation of airborne transmission of infection in a confined space using an agent-based model

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Joel Lützow; Cecilia Mikiver; [2020]
    Keywords : Agent-based model; ABM; MASON; measles; airborne transmission; droplet infection; epidemic; epidemiological model; Agentbaserad modell; ABM; MASON; mässling; luftburen smitta; droppinfektion; epidemi; epidemiologisk modell;

    Abstract : As the world observes a new pandemic with COVID-19, it is clear that pathogens can spread rapidly and without recognition of borders. Outbreaks will continue to occur, and so the diseases’ transmission method must be thoroughly understood in order to minimize their impact. READ MORE

  3. 2. Epizootiberedskap i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Kajsa Wahlberg Jansson; [2019]
    Keywords : epizooti; beredskap; enkät; intervju;

    Abstract : Epizootier är allvarliga djursjukdomar som kan få stora konsekvenser för samhället. Det finns specifik lagstiftning både på svensk och europeisk nivå kring dem och varje misstanke om ett fall av en sådan ska anmälas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Smittskydd vid veterinär fältverksamhet i häststall

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Karin Juto; [2016]
    Keywords : smittskydd; veterinär fältverksamhet; häststall; hästinfluensa; ekvint herpesvirus-1; kvarka; hygienrutiner; biosecurity; veterinary fieldwork; horsestable; equine influenza; equine herpesvirus-1; strangles; hygiene routines;

    Abstract : Smittsamma sjukdomar orsakar lidande för drabbade individer och kan ge stora ekonomiska konsekvenser, därför har ett aktivt smittskyddsarbete fördelar både ur ett djurvälfärdsperspektiv och ur ett ekonomiskt perspektiv. Tre av de viktigaste endemiska hästsjukdomarna i Sverige är hästinfluensa, ekvint herpesvirus-1 och kvarka. READ MORE

  5. 4. Consequences and preparedness of pandemic influenza, a national consern : A study of the effect of the Asian Flu on the Swedish military

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Emma Brulin; [2009]
    Keywords : Asian flu; community effects; preparedness plan;

    Abstract : In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic killed an estimate number of between 50 and 100 million people worldwide. 40 years later a new influenza pandemic, the Asian flu spread throughout the world. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Dumping to Production Allocation : A Critical Evaluation of the Consequences of the Corporate Food Regime

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Edessa Unesi; [2008]
    Keywords : Brazil; Corporate Food Regime; EU; Poultry; Sub-Saharan Africa; Trade Relations;

    Abstract : The shift from a US-centered food regime, shaped by protectionist state-governed agriculture, to a corporate food regime, focusing on establishing transnational agribusinesses, led to various changes in livestock production and trade. This essay investigates the extent to which this shift has affected the trade relations between Brazil, Sub-Saharan Africa and the EU, bycomparing trends in trade and production of poultry. READ MORE