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Early Viral Entry Assays for the Identification and Evaluation of Antiviral Compounds
Published on: October 29, 2015
[Emergent viral infections]
1Universitair Medisch Centrum St Radboud, afd. Medische Microbiologie, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen. j.galama@mmb.azn.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 18, 2001
Summary
New and re-emerging viral infections pose a constant global health threat. Factors like travel and animal transport facilitate the spread and adaptation of viruses, necessitating ongoing surveillance and control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Viral infections are constantly emerging and re-emerging globally.
- Increased international travel facilitates the importation of viral diseases.
- Factors such as intensive animal husbandry and animal transport contribute to viral emergence.
Purpose:
- To highlight the dynamic nature of viral infections.
- To identify key drivers behind the emergence and re-emergence of viruses.
- To underscore the need for vigilance in managing viral threats.
Summary:
- Viral infections are not static; new viruses emerge, and existing ones can cause more severe disease or change their geographic distribution.
- Many 'new' viruses are existing ones adapting to new hosts or previously undetected.
- The West Nile virus's appearance in the Western Hemisphere is a potential example linked to animal transportation.
Impact:
- Enhanced understanding of viral dynamics aids in predicting and mitigating future outbreaks.
- Informed public health policies can better address the challenges posed by emerging viral diseases.
- Recognizing the role of animal transport and husbandry is crucial for preventing zoonotic spillover events.
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