1. a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea: the dove is an emblem of peace. 2. (Art Terms) an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book.
A collection of guides to notifiable diseases in animals, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed. Contents. âNotifiableâ diseases are animal diseases that youâre legally obliged to report to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), even if you only suspect that an animal may be affected.
Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported notifiable disease in the United States. Infections due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae, like those resulting from Chlamydia trachomatis, are a major cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in the United States.n 2013, a total of 333,004 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the United States, yielding a rate of 106.1 cases per 100,000 population (Table 1). The rate decreased 0.6% since 2012; however, the rate increased 8.2% overall during 2009â2013.