Enzootic

Enzootic refers to a disease or infection that is consistently present in a particular animal population or geographic area, at a stable prevalence. It means that while the disease may circulate within the group, it does not cause widespread outbreaks. For example, if a certain virus is always found in a specific wildlife species but in a manageable way, that situation is labeled as enzootic. In contrast, an epizootic event would involve a sudden increase in disease cases within the population, leading to an outbreak. Understanding these terms helps in tracking and managing animal health.