Since the 1950s, medical communities have been facing with emerging and reemerging
infectious diseases, and emerging pathogens are now considered to be a major …

Microbial pathogens discovered as aetiological agents of human disease over the last 25
years are reviewed. Strengthening of laboratory and public health surveillance is of …

Identification of emerging bacterial pathogens generally results from a chain of events
involving microscopy, serology, molecular tools, and culture. Because of the spectacular …

Because microorganisms are easily dispersed, display physiological diversity, and tolerate
extreme conditions, they are ubiquitous and may contaminate and grow in water. The …

The diversity of infectious disease threats currently facing humanity is unprecedented. The
introduction of potent antimicrobial agents and vaccines into modern medicine's arsenal in …

Background New emerging and reemerging infectious disease outbreaks have continued to
cause much human suffering and loss of life worldwide. During the past 2 decades, several …

An updated literature survey identified 1,407 recognized species of human pathogen, 58%
of which are zoonotic. Of the total, 177 are regarded as emerging or reemerging. Zoonotic …

Special Issue new technologies to the detection, identification, and interdiction of emerging
diseases, by expanding research on ecologic and environmental factors influencing disease …

The emergence of HIV disease and AIDS, the reemergence of tuberculosis, and the
increased opportunity for disease spread through international travel demonstrate the critical …

In the twenty-first century, the clinical microbiology laboratory plays a central part in
optimizing the management of infectious diseases and surveying local and global …