Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

Authors
Desselberger, U
Citation
U. Desselberger, Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, J INFECTION, 40(1), 2000, pp. 3-15
Citations number
198
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
ISSN journal
01634453 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
3 - 15
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-4453(200001)40:1<3:EARID>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Microbial pathogens discovered as aetiological agents of human disease over the last 25 years are reviewed. Strengthening of laboratory and public hea lth surveillance is of paramount importance for early detection and managem ent of emerging infectious diseases, (C) 2000 The British Infection Society .