Emerging Infectious Diseases are Defined As

Question

Emerging infectious diseases are defined as
A) Diseases that particularly impact developed countries
B) Diseases that easily treated with antibiotics
C) Diseases that are new to human populations or are expanding their range of incidence
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Emerging infectious diseases are defined as diseases that are new to human populations or are expanding their range of incidence. This can include diseases that have recently jumped from animals to humans, as well as existing diseases that have become more widespread or difficult to control. The definition does not specifically refer to diseases that impact developed countries, nor does it mean that the diseases are easily treated with antibiotics.