Emerging Infectious Diseases

An accessible introduction to emerging and reemerging infectious diseases, this book covers significant illnesses worldwide, including those prevalent in tropical, developing, and temperate regions. It explores the mechanisms of microbial emergence, detection technologies, and containment strategies, with information from major public health sources. Designed for students and newcomers to the field, it features summary overviews, review questions, and discussion topics to facilitate learning and critical thinking, providing broad coverage relevant to health practitioners globally.