Choose a country other than the United States to research an infectious disease. The paper should be typed, 12 font, 2-5 pages, including pictures (optional) and references (required). Describe the infectious disease, including the following points.
- signs and symptoms - modes of transmission - how is the disease detected/diagnosed - segment of the population most adversely affected - consequences of untreated illness - types of treatments available (is CAM used?) - length and cost of treatment (time and money) - financial impact of disease to individual, family, country
Other questions:
- Does another country offer aid to the country under study to combat the disease?
- If yes, what is the form of assistance?
- If no, what has the government in the country done to control or prevent the disease?
- Is the disease considered endemic, epidemic or pandemic?
dote: Organize the paper to show that each point has been addressed, using subtitles or a separate 'aragraph. The information may also be presented in a table format.