Sikta RoyKnowledge Contributor
What are some examples of viruses that have jumped from animals to humans and caused significant outbreaks or pandemics?
What are some examples of viruses that have jumped from animals to humans and caused significant outbreaks or pandemics?
Several viruses have made the interspecies jump from animals to humans, resulting in outbreaks or pandemics. Examples include:
The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, believed to have originated from bats.
The influenza virus strains responsible for various flu pandemics, such as the 1918 Spanish flu (thought to have avian origins) and the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic.
The Ebola virus, which likely originated from bats or other wildlife.
The HIV/AIDS virus, which is believed to have originated from non-human primates in Central and West Africa.