Infectious disease emergencies in disasters

M. J. Howard; J. C. Brillman; F. M. Burkle

doi:10.1016/S0733-8627(05)70259-5

Infectious disease emergencies in disasters

M. J. Howard, J. C. Brillman, F. M. Burkle

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This article discusses the relationship between disasters and infections. Infections that are reviewed include those resulting from (1) a breakdown of the usual mechanisms of infection control, (2) the introduction or emergence of pathogens, and (3) the movement of populations into new areas. Components of infectious-disease surveillance and disaster teams are detailed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	413-428
Number of pages	16
Journal	Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Volume	14
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0733-8627(05)70259-5
State	Published - 1996
Externally published	Yes

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