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. 2011 Mar;19(1):56-61.

[Globalization and infectious diseases: the past and future]

[Article in Italian]
Gaetano Scotto  1
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  • PMID: 21471749
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[Globalization and infectious diseases: the past and future]

[Article in Italian]
Gaetano Scotto. Infez Med. 2011 Mar.
Free article

Abstract

Globalization is a widely-used term that can be defined in a number of different ways. When used in an economic context, it refers to the reduction and removal of barriers between national borders in order to facilitate the flow of goods, capital, services and labour. Globalization is not a new phenomenon. Today the concept of globalization can be extended to include global exposure to infectious diseases, which is becoming more apparent. The aim of this article is to examine the influence of globalization on the outbreak and spread of infections in the world.

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