A number of areas of concern associated with emerging infections have been identified recently. These include all of the following except
1. A growing threat of malaria in areas not previously affected related to migration of the mosquito that carries the causative agent.
2. Diseases such as hemorrhagic fevers, hepatitis A and B, and encephalitis associated with international travel and immigration.
3. Foodborne pathogens, such as Escherichia coli 0157:H7.
4. Growth of drug resistance in many strains of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
5. Vectorborne and zoonotic diseases such as Lyme disease.
ANS: 1
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