Preventing Emerging Infectious Diseases: Addressing the Problem of Foodborne andWaterborne Diseases. A Strategy for the 21st Century

摘要

Infectious diseases are a continuing menace to all segments of society. Theycause suffering and death and impose an enormous financial burden on society. Because we do not know what new diseases will arise, we must always be prepared for the unexpected. The national emerging infectious disease plan targets specific categories of emerging infectious disease problems and particular groups of people who are at special risk. the nine target areas are antimicrobial resistance; foodborne and waterborne diseases; diseases transmitted through blood transfusions or blood products; chronic diseases caused by infectious agents; vaccine development and use; diseases of people with impaired host defenses; diseases of newborn and pregnant women; and diseases or travelers, immigrants, and refugees. This bookle focuses on foodborne and waterborne diseases.