Health care team members know recently that an increased incidence of infections such as West Nile virus and SARS does not match with previously established patterns. Which of the following phenomena constitutes the most significant contributor to the spread of new diseases in the United States?
A) Drug resistance by bacterial and protozoal infections
B) Increased ease and frequency of individual and group international travel
C) Genetic variation and mutation by microorganisms
D) Decreased living standards and public health standards in urban areas

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While drug resistance, lapses in public health, and genetic variation are all contributing factors in incidents of infection, the increase in new and global diseases is primarily attributed to the ease and frequency of individual and group international travel.

Health Care Team Members Know Recently That an Increased Incidence