Gadsden County Health Department

Epidemiology

Epidemiology is the study of human health in populations, rather than in individuals. It studies the causes of illness, how a particular disease is spread, and disease control. Epidemiology is, literally, the study of epidemics.

Arbovirus is any of a group of viruses, transmitted to humans by various mosquitoes and ticks.
Picture of Malaria transmission cycle. Goes from infected mosquito to infected person, then to liver, followed by infected blood cells, transfered from a second mosquito to a second person
Any of a large group of viruses transmitted by arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks that include the causative agents of encephalitis such as Equine-encephalitis, yellow fever, Malaria, West Nile Virus and Dengue.
Additional information can be attained at Florida Arthropod-borne Disease Surveillance Program

Rabies Surveillance – When human exposure has occurred, we monitor possible rabies exposure through animal quarantine and sometimes the collection of laboratory specimens for testing. In order to prevent the spread of rabies, we work cooperatively with Gadsden County Animal Control and local veterinarians to promote public education and encourage our citizens to have their animals vaccinated.
For more information please visit: Florida Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Program - Rabies Surveillance