In the world of infectious diseases, panzoonotic diseases stand out for their ability to spread between multiple animal species and from animals to humans, revealing our interconnectedness.
What MAKES COVID-19 a UNIQUE PANZOONOTIC?
2)To grasp this, we must acknowledge the major panzoonotics that have influenced public health: Rabies (spanning 190 species) , COVID-19 (58 species), and avian influenza (48 species).
While COVID-19 is prominent, other diseases ...
3)... like Ebola or Zika illustrate this complex transmission. Bacterial panzoonotics, such as brucellosis or leptospirosis further emphasize the diverse threats we face.
What Are the KEY DIFFERENCES That Make SARS-CoV-2 UNIQUE Among RESPIRATORY VIRUSES Like INFLUENZA and RHINOVIRUSES?
▶️ TRANSMISSION MECHANISM :
- **SARS-CoV-2** primarily spreads through aerosols and contact with contaminated surfaces. It has a longer viral shedding period ...
2) ...which can lead to asymptomatic spread.
- **Influenza**: Also spreads via respiratory droplets, but typically has a shorter contagious period and less asymptomatic transmission compared to SARS-CoV-2.
3) - **Rhinoviruses**: Mainly spread through direct contact and respiratory droplets but are often more localized to the upper respiratory tract.
▶️ INFECTIOUS DOSE:
- **SARS-CoV-2**: Can be infectious with a lower viral load, which may contribute to its rapid spread.
SPERM, STRESS, and the NEXT GENERATION:
The Long-Term Anxious Legacy of COVID-19 and potential impact on Millions of Kids
A recent study in Nature reveals that mice infected with SARS-CoV-2 exhibited changes in their sperm that led to increased anxiety levels in their offspring
2) We had already warned several times about the risks of COVID-19 on sperm.
IS SARS-CoV-2 BECOMING "INVISIBLE"? The Hidden Truth Behind the Pandemic
As the world strives to move past the COVID-19 pandemic, a troubling narrative has emerged: the perception that SARS-CoV-2 is becoming "invisible."
2) Governments and communities are eager to return to normalcy, leading to a tendency to downplay the virus's severity. Reports of new infections and long COVID cases have been totally minimized, creating a false sense of security ...
3) ...that the virus is no longer a significant threat. However, this perception is not only a matter of public sentiment. The virus itself has evolved, most notably with the emergence of the Omicron variant. Recent research reveals that Omicron exhibits a remarkable ability ...