Infectious Disease Outbreaks in History
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VOLUME: 30 ISSUE: 60
P: 19 - 26
2020

Infectious Disease Outbreaks in History

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2020;30(60):19-26
1. Health Sciences University İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Family Medicine Clinic
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Received Date: 2020-06-01T17:53:51
Accepted Date: 2020-07-09T14:45:55
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Abstract

A strong drive is required for microorganisms to begin killing, and when deaths begin, a much stronger effort will be required to stop them. Just like the process we are in these days… Microorganisms have carried out massacres under the name of “epidemic” as unidentified killers throughout history. The cause of the outbreaks was mostly the reactions of microorganisms to major turbulence in nature. Wars, population growth, earthquakes, floods, storms, famine, climate abnormalities, homelessness and environmental pollution can trigger one or both outbreaks. Outbreaks have always accompanied the turmoil in human history as professional looters. Coping strategies with "Outbreaks" can be strengthened by examining the causes, control and consequences of past outbreaks.

Keywords:
Disease outbreaks, infectious diseases, history of medicine, quarantine