New Diseases
Covid-19 was characterized as a “new disease” caused by coronavirus not previously seen in humans.
Address the following:
Describe the factors that contribute most to the emergence of new diseases, such as Covid-19, Zika, Ebola, and SARS.
How frequently do new diseases emerge?
Describe the factors that contribute most to the re-emergence/re-appearance of diseases that had significantly declined and thought to no longer pose a serious threat, such as West Nile and tuberculosis.
Make an argument as to whether it is possible to completely eradicate an infectious disease.
Included within your response you should list at least one reputable website about the topic (Wikipedia may not be used as your primary website).
If you are using a direct quote in your post, it must be in quotation marks and the source identified.
