Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Analysis

Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia Coli, Tuberculosis, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease).

• Introduce the disease

• Mention signs, symptoms and diagnosis of the disease.

• Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.

• How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.

• Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?

• What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?

• What is your role as a community health nurse?

• Mention research papers help studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper)

• General directions

• 1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).

• 2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.

• 3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references about the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).