Thursday, March 05, 2020

12 deadliest viruses

The 12 deadliest viruses on Earth

3D illustration of an influenza virus.
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Humans have been battling viruses since before our species had even evolved into its modern form. For some viral diseases, vaccines and antiviral drugs have allowed us to keep infections from spreading widely, and have helped sick people recover. For one disease — smallpox — we've been able to eradicate it, ridding the world of new cases.

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