Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview
The recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 affected the global population, resulting in a significant loss of lives and global economic deterioration. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of public awareness and science-based decision making, and exposed global vulnerabilities in preparedness and respo...
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| author | Jasmine J. Han Hannah A. Song Sarah L. Pierson Jane Shen-Gunther Qingqing Xia |
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| description | The recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 affected the global population, resulting in a significant loss of lives and global economic deterioration. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of public awareness and science-based decision making, and exposed global vulnerabilities in preparedness and response systems. Emerging and re-emerging viral outbreaks are becoming more frequent due to increased international travel and global warming. These viral outbreaks impose serious public health threats and have transformed national strategies for pandemic preparedness with global economic consequences. At the molecular level, viral mutations and variations are constantly thwarting vaccine efficacy, as well as diagnostic, therapeutic, and prevention strategies. Here, we discuss viral infectious diseases that were epidemic and pandemic, currently available treatments, and surveillance measures, along with their limitations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea6c93d08afc4019b97d7ea8f552f1092023-11-24T14:56:41ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072023-10-011111261810.3390/microorganisms11112618Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An OverviewJasmine J. Han0Hannah A. Song1Sarah L. Pierson2Jane Shen-Gunther3Qingqing Xia4Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics, Department of Clinical Investigation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, USADepartment of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USADepartment of Clinical Investigation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, USAGynecologic Oncology & Clinical Investigation, Department of Clinical Investigation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, USADepartment of Clinical Investigation, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, USAThe recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 affected the global population, resulting in a significant loss of lives and global economic deterioration. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of public awareness and science-based decision making, and exposed global vulnerabilities in preparedness and response systems. Emerging and re-emerging viral outbreaks are becoming more frequent due to increased international travel and global warming. These viral outbreaks impose serious public health threats and have transformed national strategies for pandemic preparedness with global economic consequences. At the molecular level, viral mutations and variations are constantly thwarting vaccine efficacy, as well as diagnostic, therapeutic, and prevention strategies. Here, we discuss viral infectious diseases that were epidemic and pandemic, currently available treatments, and surveillance measures, along with their limitations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/11/2618air surveillance systemavian influenzaemerging virusEbola virusin-air pathogen detectionMERS-CoV |
| spellingShingle | Jasmine J. Han Hannah A. Song Sarah L. Pierson Jane Shen-Gunther Qingqing Xia Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview Microorganisms air surveillance system avian influenza emerging virus Ebola virus in-air pathogen detection MERS-CoV |
| title | Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview |
| title_full | Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview |
| title_fullStr | Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview |
| title_full_unstemmed | Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview |
| title_short | Emerging Infectious Diseases Are Virulent Viruses—Are We Prepared? An Overview |
| title_sort | emerging infectious diseases are virulent viruses are we prepared an overview |
| topic | air surveillance system avian influenza emerging virus Ebola virus in-air pathogen detection MERS-CoV |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/11/2618 |
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