Based on your understanding of the SARS case study, answer the following questions:

In your opinion, what could be the possible reasons of a sudden outbreak of new disease?

• What are the ways of addressing a new and virulent contagious disease?
• Discuss in detail about the countries, which have faced epidemics in the past. What would have been the possible reasons for such outbreaks?

Use the following resources as well as other outside resources for this assignment.

Cheng, F. W. T., Ng, P. C., Chiu, W. K., Chu, W. C. W., Li, A. M., Lo, K. L., . . . Fok, T. F. (2005). A case-control study of SARS versus community acquired pneumonia. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 90(7), 747-749. doi:10.1136/adc.2004.063446

McLean, A., & Royal Society (Great Britain). (2005;2006;). SARS: A case study in emerging infections. Oxford;New York;: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198568193.001.0001