This book provides an in-depth exploration of both general and specific epidemiology, offering a thorough understanding of infectious diseases and their control. The first part of the book covers general epidemiological principles, including the subject and tasks of epidemiology, the theory of infection, and the processes behind epidemics. It also delves into prophylaxis strategies for infectious diseases, equipping readers with foundational knowledge to address public health challenges.

The second part of the book shifts focus to specific epidemiological diseases, providing detailed sections on a wide array of infectious conditions, including typhoid fever, cholera, measles, and more. The book covers diseases transmitted through various vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks, as well as those caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It further explores rare and serious diseases like plague, anthrax, and rabies, offering insights into their epidemiology and control measures. Written with clarity and precision, this text serves as a vital resource for students, healthcare professionals, and researchers in the field of epidemiology.

Accepted as a textbook for the students of clinical and pediatric departments of medical institutes

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CONTENTS

Part One
GENERAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
The Subject and Tasks of Epidemiology 7
The Theory of Infection 18
The Theory of the Epidemic Process 31
Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases 93

Part Two
SPECIFIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
Typhoid Fever and Paratyphoid 139
Bacillary Dysentery 146
Toxic Food Infections 156
Cholera 162
Infective Hepatitis (Botkin’s Disease) 166
Poliomyelitis 176
Brucellosis 187
Leptospiroses 193
Helminthiases 198
Influenza 208
Measles 222
Whooping Cough 227
Diphtheria 231
Scarlet Fever 237
Epidemic Encephalitis 242
Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis 247
Chicken Pox 252
Epidemic Parotitis (Mumps) 256
Smallpox 259
Typhus Fever 264
Rickettsial Infections 270
Relapsing Fever 279
Tick-borne Spirochetoses 282
Malaria 285
Sandfly Fever (Pappataci Fever) 291
Leishmaniasis 294
Plague 298
Tularemia 302
Tick-borne Encephalitis (Russian Tick-borne Spring-Summer Encephalitis) 307
Japanese Encephalitis 313
Mosquito Encephalitides and Fevers 316
Hemorrhagic Fevers 320
Tetanus 323
Anthrax 326
Glanders 330
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Stomatitis Aphthosa) 332
Rabies 334
Trachoma 346