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Emerging Infection in Historical Context

Explore the historical context of emerging infections, including sudden epidemics, plagues like the Black Death, and the importation of smallpox into Mexico. Learn about the establishment of germ theory, identification of microbes, and the development of vaccines and antimicrobial drugs. Discover how the war against infectious diseases has evolved and the ongoing commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS, as well as advancements in early-onset and late-onset invasive group B streptococcal disease and newborn hearing screening.

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Emerging Infection in Historical Context

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  1. Emerging Infection in Historical Context • Sudden epidemics in ancient times • Black Death (plagues) • Importation of smallpox into Mexico (1520-21) – 10-15 million deaths ending Aztec civilization • Establishment of germ theory • Identification of microbes • Development of vaccines and antimicrobial drugs

  2. In 1967 The US Surgeon General stated that: “ the war against infectious diseases has been won”

  3. The World Bank’s Commitment to HIV/ AIDS in Africa: OUR AGENDA FOR ACTION, 2007-2011 (2008)

  4. Rate* of early-onset and late-onset† invasive group B streptococcal disease in infants, by year — Active Bacterial Core surveillance system,§ United States, 1996–2004 MMWR Vol. 54, No.47:1205-08, 2005

  5. Newborn Hearing Screening- A silent revolution Morto NEJM 2006;354:2151-64

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