These Pathogens Could Spark the Next Pandemic, Scientists Warn

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August 6, 2024, 12:00 PM

• •Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans
• •The list of ‘priority pathogens’ will help organizations to decide where to focus their efforts in developing treatments, vaccines and diagnostics
• •The latest effort identified risky pathogens in entire families of viruses and bacteria, which broadened its scope

Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans. The list includes influenza A virus, dengue virus and monkeypox virus. The pathogens were selected for their potential to cause a global public-health emergency in people, such as a pandemic.

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