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Infectious Diseases and International Engagement: Responsible Science for a Safe and Secure Society

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Infectious Diseases and International Engagement: Responsible Science for a Safe and Secure Society

Chapter 1:Hypothetical Scenario

  • An outbreak of Pathogen Y occurred early in 2009 across North Africa.
  • Pathogen Y is endemic throughout the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region.
  • A group of U.S. scientists, including Helen, are actively developing a drug that could act as a prophylaxis and therapeutic agent for Pathogen Y.