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cord-290591-yi6yjjne	Desai, Angel N.	Bending the epidemic curve: advancements and opportunities to reduce the threat of emerging pathogens	2019-04-03		.txt	text/plain	939	57	40	This invited editorial introduces a special issue of Epidemiology & Infection while also discussing advances in emerging infectious diseases. Although many of these diseases have the potential to cause public health emergencies, a lack of timely surveillance and effective interventions continue to hamper preparedness efforts [2] . review the recent Nipah virus outbreaks in Bangladesh and India, shedding light on transmission patterns of this emerging pathogen while also highlighting the importance of ongoing surveillance [6] . Lessons learned from the WHO response to the recent 2017 pneumonic plague outbreak in Madagascar are presented by Heitzinger et al., who highlight specifically the challenges of implementing rapid infection prevention and control measures in epidemic settings [7] . It is also crucial to encourage research during outbreaks through rapid data sharing to facilitate rapid response efforts, as is promoted through organisations such as the International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC) [9] .	./cache/cord-290591-yi6yjjne.txt	./txt/cord-290591-yi6yjjne.txt