The eradication of infectious diseases.
D000818:Animals; D002489:Central America; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008457:Measles / Q000517:prevention & control; D009656:North America; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012899:Smallpox / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control*