Globally mobile populations and the spread of emerging pathogens
Autor(es): Arguin Paul M, Marano Nina, Freedman David O
Resumo: During the past decade, the global public health community has been challenged by the emergence - rapid worldwide spread of novel influenza strains, severe acute respiratory syndrome, chikungunya virus, drug-resistant tuberculosis, - other conditions - pathogens. Modern transportation - increased tourism, business travel, - immigration contributed to dissemination of these high-impact pathogens. The effectiveness of interventions such as airport screening, travel restrictions, - other community mitigation measures remains uncertain. However, human migration has occurred for centuries - will continue, despite the threats posed by microbes.
Imprenta: Emerging Infectious Diseases, v. 15, n. 11, p. 1713-1714, 2009
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.3201/eid1511.091426
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Infectious diseases ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2009
