Viruses can be deadly from "summary" of A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition by Bill Bryson
Viruses can be deadly. This is a simple fact that we are reminded of with alarming frequency. We are all familiar with the havoc that viruses can wreak on our bodies, from the common cold to the flu to more serious illnesses like HIV and Ebola. The sheer diversity and adaptability of viruses make them formidable adversaries in the battle for human health. One of the most terrifying aspects of viruses is their ability to mutate and evolve rapidly. This allows them to evade our immune defenses and develop resistance to drugs and other treatments. The constant game of cat and mouse between viruses and the medical community keeps us on our toes, as we try to stay one step ahead of these microscopic menaces. But perhaps the most insidious quality of viruses is their ability to jump from one species to another. This is how diseases like SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 have emerged in recent years, causing widespr...
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