Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black

Exercise 18

Infectious disease mortality decreased significantly in the twentieth century compared to all the time preceding this period. This recent success in treating infectious diseases has led us to believe that eradication of disease is possible. How ever, between 1980 and 1992 the rate increased 58% (Figure 14.11a). What factors have changed in modern times that make this goal harder to achieve?