Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia Coli, Tuberculosis, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease).

• Introduce the disease
• Mention signs, symptoms and diagnosis of the disease.
• Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.
• How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.
• Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?
• What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?
• What is your role as a community health nurse?
• Mention research studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper

General directions

• You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).
• Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (7th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6^th edition APA guidelines.
• The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references about the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).

Answer preview

When someone contracts the Ebola virus, the person does not reveal symptoms immediately. However, after some days, the body reveals the following signs and symptoms. During the early stages of the disease, someone shows signs of fever, muscle aches, weakness, sore throat, low appetite, and stomach pain. As the disease progresses, it becomes worse with symptoms like bloody diarrhea, vomiting, internal bleeding, and external bleeding from the ears, nose, and eyes. Once someone has shown the signs and symptoms, it is not enough to conclude that someone has Ebola virus disease. That is why diagnosis is necessary. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method is best for diagnosing Ebola virus disease. This method allows the doctor to extract oral swabs and blood specimens used to test for the presence of the Ebola virus disease (Erickson et al., 2016).

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Ebola Virus Disease