Disease X is not a specific disease, but is the name given to a potential novel infectious agent. It represents an illness which is currently unknown but could pose a serious microbial threat to humans in the future. #newsonleo #health
It is necessary to be prepared because there is a vast reservoir of viruses circulating among wildlife, which could become a source of a new infectious disease to which humans do not have immunity. #newsonleo #health
Labelling this potential threat as “Disease X” is meant to prioritise preparations for dealing with a disease that does not yet have vaccines or drug treatments, and could give rise to a severe epidemic.
Disease X is not a specific disease, but is the name given to a potential novel infectious agent. It represents an illness which is currently unknown but could pose a serious microbial threat to humans in the future. #newsonleo #health
It is necessary to be prepared because there is a vast reservoir of viruses circulating among wildlife, which could become a source of a new infectious disease to which humans do not have immunity. #newsonleo #health
Labelling this potential threat as “Disease X” is meant to prioritise preparations for dealing with a disease that does not yet have vaccines or drug treatments, and could give rise to a severe epidemic.