Authors: Zoe Sessions, Tesia Bobrowski, Holli-Joi Martin, Jon-Michael T. Beasley, Aneri Kothari, Trevor Phares, Michael Li, Vinicius M. Alves, Marcus T. Scotti, Nathaniel J. Moorman, Ralph Baric, Alexander Tropsha
Year: 2023
Journal: FEMS Microbiology Reviews
DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuad048
Summary#
This paper discusses the importance of learning from past pandemics to predict and minimize future viral outbreaks, focusing on viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, DENV, ZIKV, MAYV, LASV, noroviruses, influenza, Nipah virus, hantaviruses, Oropouche virus, MARV, and Ebola virus.
Key Findings#
- The paper emphasizes the importance of studying past pandemics to forecast future outbreaks.
- The focus is on viruses with epidemic potential, including SARS-CoV-2, Nipah virus, influenza, and others.
- Minimizing societal impacts can be achieved through strategic investment in basic virology research, epidemiological studies of neglected viral diseases, and antiviral drug discovery.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Review
Topics#
Epidemiology, Virology, Policy
Relevance#
The paper highlights the importance of understanding and preparing for future viral outbreaks, particularly for Nipah virus, influenza, and other epidemic-prone viruses.