Emerging Issues in Infectious Disease

Explore emerging challenges in infectious disease through this 32-minute conference talk featuring expert discussions on drug-resistant malaria, cholera management in Haiti, and the efficacy of steroids in treating bacterial meningitis. Gain insights from renowned specialists W. Michael Scheld, Arjen Dondorp, and Scott Dowell as they delve into topics such as artemisinin resistance, the Artemisinin Resistance Containment Program, and the historical context of cholera in Haiti. Learn about water and sanitation issues, the timeline for containment, and the significance of the cholera epidemic's external origin. Understand the scope of these critical health concerns and their implications for global public health.

Introduction
Artemisinin resistance
Artemisin Resistance Containment Program
Cholera in Haiti
History of cholera in Haiti
Water and Sanitation
How long will it take
Is it now considered an epidemic
Is it significant that it was brought from outside
The scope of the epidemic
Malaria drug resistance
Conclusion