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[Emerging and re-emerging diseases]

E De Luca D'Alessandro1, S Francipane

  • 1Dipartimento di Scienze di Sanità Pubblica G. Sanarelli, Sapienza Università di Roma. eugenia.deluca@uniroma1.it

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|October 6, 2009
PubMed

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Despite past successes in infectious disease control, factors like antibiotic resistance and global migration pose future threats. Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases require ongoing vigilance and research.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Significant advancements in understanding and combating infectious diseases occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • The development of antibiotics and vaccines drastically reduced mortality rates from infectious diseases.
  • Historical successes have created a false sense of security regarding infectious disease threats.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the potential for new and resurgent infectious disease threats.
  • To identify key factors contributing to the increased risk of infectious diseases.
  • To underscore the need for continued research and public health preparedness.

Summary:

  • Factors such as rising antibiotic resistance, global population movements, and an aging demographic increase the risk of infectious diseases.
  • An increasing number of immunocompromised individuals further exacerbates the threat of infections.
  • These elements suggest that previously controlled diseases may re-emerge and new pathogens may develop.

Impact:

  • This research emphasizes the dynamic nature of infectious diseases and the need for adaptive strategies.
  • It calls for renewed focus on antibiotic stewardship and infection control measures.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for future pandemic preparedness and global health security.

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