Recently, fears of an unknown epidemic that may suddenly spread throughout the world have increased in scientific circles and spread on social media platforms. Scientists have called it “Pandemic X.”
This term does not refer to a specific disease, but rather an assumed epidemic that may appear at any time and spread, posing a threat to people’s lives.
The World Health Organization warned of “Pandemic X,” and the organization’s director, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said during a panel discussion entitled “Preparing for Disease .
Ghebreyesus called for preparations to confront this supposed epidemic, and expressed his optimism that the countries would reach an agreement on it before next May.
The World Health Organization gives “Pandemic X” a priority in its awareness campaign, along with Corona and a group of other diseases.
Sherif Hetta, a consultant in preventive medicine and public health in Egypt, said that warnings about “Pandemic
The Coronavirus variant raises concern in several countries, including Egypt
Hattah added to Sky News Arabia that, “As long as there are viruses circulating, there are chances for unexpected epidemics to occur,” explaining that “the genetic changes that occur in viruses have previously produced Covid, SARS, Ebola, and other types of diseases, and therefore epidemics are expected to spread at any time.” “.
But “at the present time it is difficult to know exactly what these epidemics are, as nothing has become clear yet,” according to the doctor.
Hetah stated that the chances of respiratory diseases turning into global epidemics are greater than other diseases, and the most prominent of these diseases that may mutate are: Corona, SARS, and influenza, in addition to meningitis and meningitis.
He explained, “The reasons for the ability of respiratory diseases to turn into global epidemics are the rapid spread of droplets through coughing or contact, and the failure to take good precautionary measures in crowded places.”
He also pointed out that “viruses are generally active in the winter, and at the same time the immune system’s ability to confront them decreases during this season, which increases the possibility of their spread.”
Hatah pointed out that the most prominent areas that may be the starting point for the spread of epidemics in the world are:
- Cold places around the world.
- China, where some dietary habits are widespread that may contribute to virus mutation.
- Places that witness biological experiments, where some viruses can leak and spread in an epidemic manner.
- Crowded places around the world, such as tourist places in the summer.
The preventive medicine consultant called for taking measures that might prevent the spread of these epidemics, such as adhering to precautionary measures such as distancing, washing hands, cleaning surfaces, healthy nutrition, paying attention to strengthening the immune system, and exercising.
2024-01-19 19:56:56
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