Chapter 80: Growing Threats in Infectious Disease

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Infectious diseases remain the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite numerous advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, threats of antimicrobial resistance, and emerging/reemerging infectious diseases continue to pose challenges.

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Infectious diseases remain the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite numerous advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, threats of antimicrobial resistance, and emerging/reemerging infectious diseases continue to pose challenges.

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