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I'm reading about the history of smallpox and it seems like it takes a herculean effort to actually eradicate an infectious virus from the planet. Obviously sma
by endlessvoid94 5y ago
I'm reading about the history of smallpox and it seems like it takes a herculean effort to actually eradicate an infectious virus from the planet. Obviously smallpox is far more virulent than influenza, but still....it seems premature to declare extinction just because we haven't found any in awhile.
- m463 5y agoI can imagine lots of ways old viruses can be reintroduced. Blood banks, dead bodies, mosquito bites, experiments in secret underground laboratories...
- lugged 5y agoWhy go underground when rent next to the wetmarket is so cheap?
- TechBro8615 5y agoDon’t forget the melting Siberian permafrost.