Infectious diseases following disasters

Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2010 Oct;4(3):232-8. doi: 10.1001/dmp.2010.hcn10005. Epub 2010 Aug 2.

Abstract

Infectious diseases following natural disasters tend to occur as a result of the prolonged secondary effects of the disaster, mostly when there is an interruption of public health measures resulting from destruction of the local infrastructure. This article will review the infectious risks that occur as a result of natural disasters, with a focus on the mechanism of disease spread, infectious diseases after specific disasters, and various evidence-based interventions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disaster Planning / methods*
  • Disasters*
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods*
  • Infections*
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Public Health / methods*
  • Relief Work
  • Risk
  • Time Factors
  • World Health Organization