News-Medical.Net February 12, 2025
With over 600 known human viruses and new ones emerging, experts highlight how climate change, globalization, and zoonotic spillover are accelerating viral threats—are we ready for the next pandemic?
In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human viruses, their epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies to mitigate emerging threats.
Background
Did you know that nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne illness with a confirmed 1200% increase in reported cases over the past two decades, from 0.5 million cases in 2000 to 6.5 million in 2023? However, the estimated true incidence is up to 400 million cases annually.
Viral diseases have shaped human history,...
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