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Humans have been battling viruses since before our species had even evolved into its modern form. For some viral diseases, vaccines and antiviral drugs have allowed us to keep infections from spreading widely, and have helped sick people recover. We have been able to eradicate smallpox, but we are a long way from winning the fight against viruses. In recent decades, several viruses have jumped from animals to humans and triggered sizable outbreaks, claiming thousands of lives.

This write-up on viruses from 2015 is a good reflection on the issues concerning viruses and their management.

A widely read reader should be able to answer the questions listed in the bulletin after reading this short write-up as well as looking through the materials provided in the link.

Question: Is a world free from infectious disease an impossible dream?