Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 3:22 AM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Backyard Flock Owners (AvianInfluenza)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms

Pathogenicity

The disease-producing capacity of a pathogen.

Prophylactic

Preventive or protective.

Virulence

The relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease.

AI

Avian Influenza

APHIS

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

HA

Hemagglutinin

HPAI

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

ICS

Incident Command System

ICT

Incident Command Team