Thursday, October 3, 2024, 12:47 PM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members (Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms
C

Case Fatality Ratio

A ratio that shows the number of deaths in infected cases over the total number of infected cases.

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloaca

The common cavity into which the intestinal, urinary, and reproductive canals open in birds.

Compost

The breakdown of organic waste, such as plants, food, and manure by bacteria.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.

Contaminated

To contain or be covered with germs such as bacteria and viruses.

Culling

The process of removing, and usually killing, animals from a group based on specific criteria such as infection or contamination.

Cyanosis

Blueness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood.