Epidemiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases

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Students address recently emerging infectious diseases and explore emergence factors and impacts on public health from a One Health perspective. Epidemiologic concepts such as natural reservoirs, modes of transmission, in-apparent versus apparent infections, and herd immunity are discussed. The objective is for students to learn and apply strategies for prevention and control of zoonotic and other emerging infections. Case studies are used to illustrate and apply concepts.