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27 lis 2017 · Pandemics are large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease that can greatly increase morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area and cause significant economic, social, and political disruption.
Since the late 20th century, the emergence of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other infections has renewed interest in infectious diseases and their health, economic, and security implications . Outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome, pandemic influenza A H1N1, Ebola virus (EBOV), and Zika virus ...
19 sty 2024 · Infectious diseases in adults in developing countries pose significant challenges to healthcare systems and public health. This chapter explores the causes and risk factors associated with these diseases, highlighting the importance of understanding their underlying drivers.
24 lip 2023 · Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, and viruses transmitted through water. When measures are delayed, these pathogens may cause adverse effects on human health, such as disability, illness, disorders, or death (Landrigan et al. 2020).
6 maj 2021 · In the 21st century, newly identified pathogens, mostly zoonotic or vector-borne infectious agents, have consistently and relentlessly threatened public health and caused deadly outbreaks of...
21 sty 2021 · Emerging infectious diseases have been increasing in frequency during the past five decades. 1 These include recurring outbreaks caused by influenza and Ebola viruses; diseases that have...
29 lis 2021 · The basics of public health during infectious disease outbreaks aim to identify the pathogen and those exposed to it, monitor spread in the community, break chains of transmission, and communicate risk to the public.1 Public health activities, particularly those embedded within routine health service delivery, are crucial to identifying signals ...
