More Than Just Dust: Why Viruses Remain a Global Health Threat
Khandi
Produktnummer:
183651a8398bff4cc695cb09caab7e0275
Autor: | Khandi |
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Themengebiete: | Antiviral Resistance Diseases Emerging Infectious Infections Pandemic Preparedness Public Health Spillover Vaccine Viral Evolution |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 09.07.2024 |
EAN: | 9783384284358 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 96 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Verlag: | tredition |
Produktinformationen "More Than Just Dust: Why Viruses Remain a Global Health Threat"
Viruses, often dismissed as microscopic dust, pose a continuous threat to global health. Unlike bacteria, they can't survive on their own, hijacking our cells to replicate and spread illness. This makes them incredibly adaptable, constantly evolving to evade our defenses. Furthermore, viruses can jump species barriers, meaning diseases that originated in animals can infect humans. This unpredictable nature, coupled with the ease of global travel, allows viruses to spread rapidly, causing devastating outbreaks like COVID-19. Despite advancements in medicine, some viruses still lack effective treatments or vaccines. Antibiotic resistance further complicates the fight, as these tiny invaders can outsmart our defenses. Therefore, viruses remain a global health threat, demanding constant vigilance, research, and international cooperation to keep us safe from their ever-evolving threat.

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