Understanding Enzootic Diseases: Definition, Examples, and Prevalence

Enzootic means that a disease or condition is constantly present in a population, community or environment. It is often used to describe diseases that are common and persistent in a particular area or group of people.

For example, malaria is an enzootic disease in many parts of the world, meaning it is constantly present and circulates within the population. Similarly, tuberculosis is considered an enzootic disease in some countries where it is highly prevalent and persistent.

In contrast to enzootic diseases, exotic diseases are those that are not constantly present in a population or area and are introduced from outside. For example, a disease that is introduced into a new area through human migration or trade can be considered exotic if it is not already present in that location.