Infectious Diseases

Each region of the world has its own ideas of the diseases that should receive more focus than others. For those in North America and Europe, it might be cardiovascular or obesity-related diseases. However, in developing countries it is diseases caused by their very interaction with others and the environment. We know them as infectious diseases and would certainly prefer they stay in other countries. We can’t, however; ignore their problems because of being oceans apart. Due to increased global travel, an epidemic in Africa could very quickly impact those in Europe or the Americas.

For this unit discussion, please respond to the following:

Research the role of the WHO in the treatment, research, and control of infectious diseases in developing countries.
What steps are being taken?
What are some of the initiatives that WHO has undertaken to combat infectious diseases?
How do we determine the effectiveness of these initiatives?

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Infectious diseases are diseases that are mostly caused by organisms that live either inside or outside the body. These organisms are mainly referred to as parasites, bacteria, fungi or viruses. These organisms can either be helpful to the body, but most often, they are harmful. Some of these infectious disorders are transmitted through body contact, bites from animals or insects, ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through exposure to organisms in the surroundings. Vaccination is usually given to prevent infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, polio, chicken pox, and measles……….

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