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How should we address a new and virulent contagious disease? Discuss in detail about the countries which have faced epidemics in the past. What would have been the possible reasons for such outbreaks?

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This solution of 278 words discusses contagious diseases and epidemics around the world with specific examples and recommendations to address new, virulent and contagious diseases.

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We are now a "global community" with quick transfer of information from the internet and better opportunities with technology than any other time in history. But there are still a plethora of cultures and customs worldwide, following different attitudes and behaviors and often no education to highly educated. Countries that do not have western or modern medicine, prevention and treatment opportunities are at a serious disadvantage when it comes to contagious ...

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