Why may the 21st century become the «century of pandemics»? А question for discussion

Abstract

In the first 20 years of the 21st century, almost annual outbreaks of viral infections were recorded. It is becoming increasingly clear that until humanity changes its destructive attitude towards nature, epidemics of deadly diseases will continue to occur. A question arises for discussion: is the existing arsenal of antiviral agents sufficient to withstand the current unfavorable socio-economic situation in the world?

Keywords

• pandemic
• viral infections
• returning viruses