Overview
Emerging infectious threats represent a significant challenge to global health, as they can arise from various factors including environmental changes, human behavior, and pathogen evolution. Understanding these threats is essential for developing effective public health strategies to mitigate their...
Key Terms
Example: Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are all types of pathogens.
Example: Epidemiologists track outbreaks to understand their causes.
Example: Rabies is a well-known zoonotic disease.
Example: Vaccines for measles have significantly reduced its incidence.
Example: Travelers from affected areas may be quarantined during outbreaks.
Example: Some bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics.
Related Topics
Global Health
The study of health issues that transcend national boundaries and require international cooperation.
intermediateEpidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Focuses on the distribution and determinants of infectious diseases in populations.
advancedPublic Health Policy
Examines the frameworks and regulations that govern health practices and responses.
intermediateVaccine Development
Explores the processes and challenges involved in creating vaccines for infectious diseases.
advancedKey Concepts
pathogen evolutiondisease transmissionpublic health responseglobal health security