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The steps that the United States (U.S.) should possibly take when an infectious disease breaks out elsewhere in the world. Also, discuss the responsibility and/or what is in the best interests of people.
Introduction:
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses,
Explanation of Solution
In the case of an infectious disease outbreak, travel restrictions and health screening procedures should be put in place. U.S. hospitals should make plans to isolate and treat infected patients with full care and precautions. Persons exposed to the infectious agents should be quarantined. Plans should be made to prevent the disease from spreading from person to person.
Thus, an intensive, coordinated medical response is needed to stop the outbreak of an infectious disease quickly. Hospitals, medical clinics, and health care workers need to have proper training and should be prepared in advance. Better surveillance and communication systems are required to identify the earliest cases of the disease and to track down and quarantine the individuals exposed to the disease. International cooperation in terms of concerted efforts by other countries and international medical agencies is needed to slow the spread of a disease.
People need to cooperate with government health organizations in case of an outbreak. Traveling should be avoided in the case of any infectious disease outbreak. People should seek medical attention immediately if they show symptoms. People should also follow the quarantine procedures.
Therefore, it can be concluded that an intensive, coordinated medical response of U.S. hospitals would be needed to stop the spread of the infectious disease outbreak. People would also have to cooperate if the progression of an infectious disease outbreak is to be stopped.
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