These 9 viruses have pandemic potential, says WHO - NPR
WEBJan 29, 2023 · The virus now known as SARS-CoV-2 — which causes the disease COVID-19 — is still spreading. But for those who study infectious diseases, talking about possible next pandemics is a necessity.
Emerging Infectious Diseases - CDC
WEBEmerging Infectious Diseases is a peer-reviewed, monthly journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It offers global health professionals the latest scientific information on emerging infectious diseases and trends.
Which Virus Will Cause the Next Global Pandemic? Scientists …
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · A study has identified 70 virus lineages with the highest potential for causing a global pandemic, emphasizing the importance of monitoring viruses related to known human pathogens.
Emerging Infectious Diseases - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBKnown diseases that are now spreading quickly in number of cases, or in number of areas where people are sick. Known infectious diseases that are persistent and can't be controlled. Emerging diseases include: Coronavirus infections, such as COVID-19, SARS, and MERS. HIV infections.
Nipah virus outbreak: what scientists know so far - Nature
WEBSep 20, 2023 · The Nipah outbreak is the fourth to hit Kerala in five years — the most recent one was in 2021. Although such outbreaks usually affect a relatively small geographical area, they can be...
The dynamic landscape of emerging viral infections
WEBDec 22, 2023 · The landscape of emerging viral infections is not only occupied solely by newly discovered agents. Previously well-known pathogens are increasing in prevalence, changing their...
Infectious Disease Emergence: Past, Present, and Future
WEBTransmission and Disease. The 87 new species of human pathogen are associated with public health problems of hugely variable magnitudes. At one extreme is HIV-1 which has killed an estimated 25 million people since it was first reported in 1983, with 40 million more currently infected (UNAIDS 2007). HIV-1 has a high transmission potential ...
New inflammatory disease discovered - National Institutes of …
WEBNov 3, 2020 · Researchers discovered a new inflammatory disorder, called VEXAS, shared by men with diverse symptoms. The study demonstrates a new genomic approach to identify and classify inflammatory and other diseases.
New ‘Langya’ virus identified in China: what scientists ... - Nature
WEBAug 11, 2022 · A new animal virus that can infect people has been identified in eastern China. But scientists say they are not overly concerned because the virus doesn’t seem to spread easily between people ...
What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the …
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Studies show that, on average, at least two new viruses are discovered each year. Such measures are also expected to dramatically reduce the costs associated with a pandemic, should one occur.