0
Why do epidemics of diseases caused by newly discovered viruses occur?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Viruses are not living things. They are ever changing and as they do, medicene needs to be constantly changed as well to keep up. This is one of the main problems with AIDS/HIV as well as common colds and flus that can turn into super-colds or flus.
Newly discovered viruses on the other hand can be a result of an altered original virus or a brand new one out of thin air. This can cause little worry at first as it is fairly new and unknown but if problems arise, scientists are on the move to try and control it and hopefully develope a cure.
A new virus can act as a plague (ex: the black plague of Europe) and kill millions and suddenly seem to disappear while a hundered or two years later someone finally makes a cure.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agocuz we suck
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which are the diseases for which vaccines are not discovered?
Currently, all vaccines on the market today only exist for diseases caused by viruses- though not all diseases caused by viruses have a corresponding vaccine. Notably, the common cold (rhinoviruses) and AIDS (HIV) have no vaccines.
Do viruses cause disease?
Yes. Diseases can be caused by: -Viruses -Bacteria -Protists - As well as Fungi. There are also diseases caused by the body. Such as autoimmune diseases and cancers.
Diseases are caused by what?
Diseases are caused by germs and viruses attacking your immune system.
How do diseases caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Disease caused by viruses cannot be cured by antibiotics. Antibiotics ONLY work on bacteria.
What is meant by bacterial diseases?
Bacterial diseases are diseases caused by bacteria, in contrast to those caused by parasites, viruses, or fungi.
What are 5 diseases caused by viruses?
I hate science
What well know diseases are caused by viruses?
AIDS is caused by HIV virus.
What are some causes for diseases?
Diseases are often caused by viruses and bacteria or genetic factors.
What diseases are not caused by bacterium?
viruses, genetic conditions etc
Antibiotics cannot be used to cure diseases caused by?
viruses
What diseases are caused by bacteria and viruses?
colds and flues... they are millions
What is the smallest microorganism that causes infection such as chicken pox measles and mumps?
These diseases are caused by "viruses".
