Epidemic Paper

Write a 700- to 875-word paper on a current epidemic illness.

Visit the following websites and identify an illness that is currently considered to be an epidemic in at least one part of the world: 

• Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
• National Institutes of Health: www.NIH.gov
• World Health Organization: www.who.int

Address the following in your paper:

• Identify the infectious agent (pathogen)--for example, the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite.
• Explain how the infectious agent is transmitted through the human population.
• Explain the immune system's role in protecting the body from disease
• Describe the clinical symptoms, duration of the disease and treatment if any.
• What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks? Include individual as well as environmental precautions and methods.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Utilize at least 3 academic sources. Do not use sources such as Wikipedia.

Include a thoughtful introduction and conclusion.