Emerging infectious diseases in Africa in the 21st century

Abstract Many infectious diseases have emerged or reemerged in Africa in the 21st century. Some of them are associated with newly discovered microorganisms such as Rickettsia felis and Tropheryma whipplei; others are known, historical diseases such as plague and cholera. In addition are diseases rel...

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Published in:New microbes and new infections 2018-11, Vol.26, p.S10-S18
Main Authors: Fenollar, F, Mediannikov, O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Bacteriology
cholera
Emerging diseases
emerging infectious diseases
fever
Human health and pathology
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Life Sciences
Microbiology and Parasitology
plague
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Summary:Abstract Many infectious diseases have emerged or reemerged in Africa in the 21st century. Some of them are associated with newly discovered microorganisms such as Rickettsia felis and Tropheryma whipplei; others are known, historical diseases such as plague and cholera. In addition are diseases related to previously known microorganisms which recently have been involved for the first time in massive outbreaks with worldwide impacts (such as Ebola virus, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus). Research on emerging infectious diseases needs to be identified as a priority.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2018.09.004