The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) has just released a new publication highlighting its emerging infectious disease work, covering topics from A to Z – anthrax to Zika. This document features everything public health professionals need to know about how NCEZID:
- responds to outbreaks and protects Americans from threats of bioterrorism
- keeps borders secure and travelers safe
- serves as a reference lab for the US and world while also supporting state and local health departments
- fights antibiotic resistance and works to reduce healthcare associated infections
- addresses vector-borne diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus
- works to protect Americans from foodborne and waterborne diseases
- identifies deadly and unexplained diseases
- develops better tools to stay ahead of emerging infectious diseases
- targets infectious diseases around the world
