A pandemic is a global outbreak of new infectious diseases caused by the transmission of emerging and re-emerging pathogens that infect host species. The impact or severity of pandemics is often huge because many individuals lack pre-existing immunity to the new virus. The number of severe cases can increase drastically from endemic levels to that of a pandemic when a large portion of the global population becomes infected.
Pandemics can have unusual epidemiological patterns, and large outbreaks may occur under specific conditions based on the nature of the virus. Both manmade and natural disasters can significantly intensify the risk of epidemics; however, pandemics are characterized by exclusive outbreaks with high fatality rates. Throughout history populations all over the world have sporadically faced devastating pandemic outbreaks. It has been observed that, every century, the outbreak of an epidemic caused by a specific virus tends to spread globally as a pandemic.
In this context, this book highlights pandemics that have occurred over the centuries. It also examines specific epidemiological patterns and outbreak consequence scenarios across the world. The book aims to enrich the reader's understanding of pandemics by providing valuable insights and knowledge on the preventive measures to be taken in response to pandemic.
Introduction to Pandemic.- Pandemic: Historical Perspective.-Climate
Change: Zoonoses in Changing Environment.- Plague.- Spanish Flu.- Cholera.-
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).- COVID-19 as an Occupational Disease.-
Migrants During Lockdown and Green Building Perspectives.- Glossary.- Subject
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M.H. Fulekar is a well-known Environmentalist and has worked as Professor, Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai from 2002 to 2011 and Senior Professor & Dean, School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat (2011-2019). At present he is working as Senior Professor & Joint Director (R&D), Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Gujarat, India. Prof. Fulekar has 38 years of teaching and research experience. As an academician, he has developed various curriculums: M.Sc., M.Phil./PhD, PhD Environment Science and M.Phil./PhD in Nano Sciences. Under his guidance 30 PhDs, 22 M.Phils. have been awarded. He has more than 350 research articles, two Indian patents and several state and national projects to his credit. He is a globally known author and has published 17 Books with reputed publishers. He has also rendered his expertise internationally to several countries on safety, health, and environment.
Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President (Quality, Research and Health Sciences), Parul University is a proficient doctor and administrator having pursued her MBBS and MD in Community Medicine with Gold Medal from the illustrious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She is also the Member of Board of Governance, Parul University and Medical Director of Parul Sevashram Hospital. She has played key role in the establishment of various medical institutions and hospitals in Parul University.
Ashita Rai is working as Scientist C, ICMR Project, Research and Development Cell, Parul University. She is a distinguished scholar, received gold medal with distinction in academic curriculum. She will be completing her doctoral degree in Environment and Sustainable Development from Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. She is a leading young scientist and has authored research articles and published patents in the area of wastewater treatment, solid waste remediation and climate change. Currently, she is also writing books on (i) Rhizosphere: Green Technology (Springer) and (ii) Eco nanotechnology for wastewater treatment and purification (CRC Press, USA).
