What disease has come back? A global health look at resurgent infections
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In 2025, over 1,500 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States alone, a stark reminder that previously controlled diseases are making an alarming comeback. Beyond measles, numerous other infectious diseases are re-emerging worldwide due to a complex mix of factors, threatening decades of public health progress. The question 'what disease has come back?' has no single answer, as the phenomenon is widespread and driven by interrelated global issues.
