Emerging Infectious Diseases
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are newly-identified or previously unrecognized diseases that are increasing in incidence or geographic range around the world. They can be caused by newly discovered or emergent pathogens, those re-emerging due to drug and/or vaccine resistance, or those which have existed in a particular ecological niche and are now affected by human activities. Examples of EIDs include SARS, MERS, Ebola, and Zika virus. EIDs are of particular importance in public health because they are associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, they can result in significant economic damage through the disruption of social activities, disruption of the supply of goods and services, and the cost of disease control and management. Therefore, there is a need to develop surveillance and risk management strategies to detect and respond to EIDs in a timely manner.
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