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

	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: May 10, 2007