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Infectious Diseases at Present Stage: the Scope of the Problem

Kornysheva Elena Andreyevna, Lykov Viktor Pavlovich, Smolensky Vyacheslav Yuryevich

At present, mankind encounters both old and new infections. Their dissemination is fueled by social factors, such as migration, poor living conditions and civic riots; customs and diet of different nations; specific qualities of microorganisms, such as a change in virulence and toxin-producing ability and resistance.

Other factors include the activity of health care systems, development of new medical devices and massive application of immunodepressants and antibiotics.

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