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Overview of emerging and re-emerging infections -the historical transition of infectious diseases-

Kazuo Suzuki

    Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
    |December 15, 2018
    PubMed

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    Global changes in traffic and environment drive the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases. Factors like deforestation and increased travel contribute to the rise of novel and returning infections worldwide.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Increasing global traffic and environmental changes are linked to a rise in infectious diseases.
    • Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases pose a growing global health challenge.
    • Factors such as deforestation and international trade facilitate disease spread.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the causes behind the increase in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
    • To highlight the impact of global changes on disease patterns.
    • To provide an overview of current infectious disease threats.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of scientific literature on infectious disease emergence.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to disease spread.
    • Compilation of examples of significant emerging and re-emerging diseases.

    Main Results:

    • Identified human and material traffic, environmental shifts, and social factors as key drivers.
    • Noted an increase in both novel (emerging) and returning (re-emerging) infections.
    • Highlighted deforestation and global trade as significant contributing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Global changes necessitate continuous monitoring and response strategies for infectious diseases.
    • Understanding the drivers of emerging and re-emerging infections is crucial for public health.
    • A range of infectious diseases, including AIDS and Zika virus, are current global concerns.

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