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EPIDEMIE PROPAGATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propagated epidemic
1, record 1, English, propagated%20epidemic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- progressive epidemic 2, record 1, English, progressive%20epidemic
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... propagated epidemics arise from infections transmitted from one infected person to another. ... Some examples of propagated epidemic diseases are tuberculosis, whooping cough, influenza, and measles. 3, record 1, English, - propagated%20epidemic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épidémie par propagation
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie%20par%20propagation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une épidémie par propagation se manifeste par une augmentation relativement lente et prolongée suivie d’un déclin du nombre d’individus infectés [...] Ce type d’épidémie résulte de l'introduction d’un seul individu infecté dans une population sensible. L'infection initiale est alors propagée graduellement aux autres jusqu'à ce que de nombreux individus soient infectés dans la population. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie%20par%20propagation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidemia por propagación
1, record 1, Spanish, epidemia%20por%20propagaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Curso de una epidemia por propagación, en la que el agente es transmitido por contacto entre individuos [...]. 1, record 1, Spanish, - epidemia%20por%20propagaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mixed epidemic
1, record 2, English, mixed%20epidemic
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mixed epidemic includes both common-source and propagated outbreak characteristics. For example, people infected through a common-source outbreak might later transmit the disease through direct contact with others. 2, record 2, English, - mixed%20epidemic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épidémie à mode de propagation mixte
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie%20%C3%A0%20mode%20de%20propagation%20mixte
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidemia de propagación mixta
1, record 2, Spanish, epidemia%20de%20propagaci%C3%B3n%20mixta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Protection of Life
- Emergency Management
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plan for lifting the lockdown
1, record 3, English, plan%20for%20lifting%20the%20lockdown
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lockdown lifting plan 2, record 3, English, lockdown%20lifting%20plan
correct
- deconfinement plan 2, record 3, English, deconfinement%20plan
avoid, calque
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deconfinement plan: The term "deconfinement" does not have the meaning of lifting the lockdown in English. It is used as a synonym under the influence of the French term "déconfinement" and should be avoided. 2, record 3, English, - plan%20for%20lifting%20the%20lockdown
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Sécurité des personnes
- Gestion des urgences
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plan de déconfinement
1, record 3, French, plan%20de%20d%C3%A9confinement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le plan de déconfinement se met progressivement en place [...] selon les indicateurs médicaux. En effet, il ne sera pas le même dans toutes les régions du pays, car il doit être adapté à la réalité sanitaire locale. Le confinement avait été instauré [...] pour lutter contre la propagation de l'épidémie de coronavirus. 2, record 3, French, - plan%20de%20d%C3%A9confinement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Protección de las personas
- Gestión de emergencias
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- plan de desconfinamiento
1, record 3, Spanish, plan%20de%20desconfinamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El plan de desconfinamiento del gobierno español es uno de los más estrictos de Europa. El mismo impone una cuarentena de 15 días a los extranjeros que lleguen al país mientras dure el estado de alarma [...] 2, record 3, Spanish, - plan%20de%20desconfinamiento
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases
- Hygiene and Health
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
1, record 4, English, Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GOARN 1, record 4, English, GOARN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)] is a collaboration of existing institutions and networks, constantly alert and ready to respond. The network pools human and technical resources for rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. 2, record 4, English, - Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network contributes towards global health security by: combating the international spread of outbreaks, ensuring that appropriate technical assistance reaches affected states rapidly [and] contributing to long-term epidemic preparedness and capacity building. 3, record 4, English, - Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Baction%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GOARN 1, record 4, French, GOARN
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie (GOARN) est un dispositif technique de collaboration entre des institutions et des réseaux qui mettent leurs ressources humaines et techniques en commun pour identifier et confirmer rapidement les épidémies de portée internationale, et y répondre dans les meilleurs délais. 2, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Baction%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie contribue à la sécurité sanitaire mondiale : en luttant contre la propagation internationale des épidémies, en veillant à ce que les États touchés bénéficient rapidement d’une assistance technique appropriée [et] en contribuant à la préparation aux épidémies et au renforcement des capacités à long terme. 3, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Baction%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas
- Higiene y Salud
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Red Mundial de Alerta y Respuesta frente a Brotes
1, record 4, Spanish, Red%20Mundial%20de%20Alerta%20y%20Respuesta%20frente%20a%20Brotes
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Red Mundial de Alerta y Respuesta de Brotes
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- "sani" setting
1, record 5, English, %5C%22sani%5C%22%20setting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sanitary setting 2, record 5, English, sanitary%20setting
correct
- "hi-temp" setting 1, record 5, English, %5C%22hi%2Dtemp%5C%22%20setting
correct
- high-temperature wash setting 1, record 5, English, high%2Dtemperature%20wash%20setting
correct
- high-temperature setting 2, record 5, English, high%2Dtemperature%20setting
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you're worried about germs, you may be interested in buying a [dishwashing] machine with a "sani" or "high-temp" setting. ... A high-temperature wash setting stops the wash cycle if the water temperature falls below 60 to 65 °C. 1, record 5, English, - %5C%22sani%5C%22%20setting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réglage «sani»
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20%C2%ABsani%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réglage «sanitaire» 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20%C2%ABsanitaire%C2%BB
masculine noun
- réglage «forte température» 1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20%C2%ABforte%20temp%C3%A9rature%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) un réglage «sani» ou «forte température» chauffait l'eau de lavage ou de rinçage, qui se trouve à l'intérieur [du lave-vaisselle], jusqu'à 60 ou 65 °C(...) ce dispositif est utile pour lutter contre la propagation des bactéries pathogènes et sera particulièrement apprécié lorsqu'il y a chez vous une épidémie de grippes. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20%C2%ABsani%C2%BB
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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