Epidemiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases studies how new diseases spread and impact populations. These diseases can arise from various sources, like zoonotic transfers from animals to humans, environmental changes, or mutations in pathogens. Epidemiologists track outbreaks to understand transmission patterns, identify risk factors, and develop prevention strategies. This field is crucial for safeguarding public health, as it helps communicate potential threats, guides responses to outbreaks, and informs vaccination and treatment efforts, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence and impact of these emerging diseases on communities worldwide.