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Discuss the Concept of Emerging Infectious Diseases

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Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases. In your discussion, identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.


Definitions:

Oxidative Deamination

Oxidative deamination is a biochemical process in which an amine group is removed from an amino acid through oxidation, producing ammonia.

Amine Group

A functional group in organic chemistry comprising a nitrogen atom attached to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups, significant in biochemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the basic building blocks of life.

Glycogenolysis

The metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose to be used as a source of energy by the body.

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