The World Health Organisation recently released an updated list of pathogens that could trigger the next pandemic.
Aug 5, 2024
By: BI India Bureau
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While the number of pathogens has grown to more than 30, there are 7 priority pathogens in particular that have high chances of causing Public Health Emergencies of International Concern.
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This virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes.
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Marburg disease is spread from infected Egyptian rousette bats to people. Once it reaches humans, it can spread between other people.
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Ebola spreads from person to person.
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This disease is caused by a tick-borne virus called Nairovirus.
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Nipah virus is spread by fruit bats to people and can spread from person to person.
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This disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and blood feeding flies.
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This viral illness initially spreads by a rat found in parts of West Africa and then between people.
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