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Glossary: Endemic
 


Definition
Used to refer to a disease that constantly occurs in any particular geographical region.

Topics Related To Endemic
AngiostrongyliasisThe Condition
"...The parasite is rarely seen outside of endemic areas, and in these cases patients generally have a history of travel to an endemic area..."

Kaposi's Sarcoma

The Condition
"...Endemic or African KS occurs in parts of equatorial Africa..."

Strongyloides stercoralis Infection

The Condition
"...Endemic concentrations exist in rural areas of the southeastern United States and Appalachia, with prevalence rates close to 4%..."

Tapeworm Infection

The Condition
"...Taenia saginata is endemic in many countries, but modern methods of meat processing mean that it is rarely seen now..."

Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)

The Condition
"...Coccidioidomycosis is endemic in the western hemisphere from California to Argentina..."

Vitamin A Requirement

The Condition
"...At highest risk are the elderly and the poor, and it is very common in parts of the world where poor nutrition is endemic..."





Last updated: Nov 28, 2009


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