id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-007713-611sp7uo Hughes, J. M. Emerging infectious diseases: the public’s view of the problem and what should be expected from the public health community 2005 .txt text/plain 2683 135 43 In 2003 alone, a newly recognized coronavirus spread across five continents sickening more than 8,000 people and causing 774 deaths from a new disease designated severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) [4] , the exotic animal trade resulted in the first cases of human monkeypox in the Western hemisphere [5] , and highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza virus killed humans and devastated the poultry industry in parts of Asia [6] -further heightening fears of pandemic influenza. Improving preparedness and response: lessons learned from recent outbreaks -Strengthening existing and developing new national and international partnerships -Training and educating a multidisciplinary workforce -Ensuring "full use" of investments -Encouraging transparency and political will -Fostering a global commitment to address inequities -Developing and implementing preparedness plans and research agendas -Proactively communicating with health professionals, the media, and the public While the first line of defense in controlling an outbreak remains strong national surveillance systems that can readily detect outbreaks, the SARS experience highlighted the importance of global disease detection efforts [13] . ./cache/cord-007713-611sp7uo.txt ./txt/cord-007713-611sp7uo.txt