Choose an infectious disease that is currently a human health risk. Write a 350- to 525-word blog entry on the disease.

Choose an infectious disease that is currently a human health risk. Write a 350- to 525-word blog entry on the disease.
Choose an infectious disease that is currently a human health risk.

Research your topic using online sources such as the NIH, CDC, and WHO.

Write a 350- to 525-word blog entry on the disease. You are getting the word out to your chosen audience. Answer the following questions:

Describe the cause and symptoms of the disease.
Which populations are most susceptible to infection? How is the disease transmitted?
Is there a vaccine or treatment available for the disease?
Is the disease new or has it occurred in the past?
Does the disease present a significant problem for the human population globally, or is it localized?