Infectious diseases and unexpected effects

Imagine a world without malaria, tuberculosis or flu . With the scientific world, finding a method or vaccine to prevent viruses and eradicating infectious diseases is one the final goals they aim for. However, many judgments have expressed doubts if that becomes a reality.

'Even if you can create a miracle pill that protects people from all infectious diseases, do we really want to use it?' , epidemiologist Nim Arinaminpathy (Princeton University) put the issue.

Frequently catching a cold or flu when you are young will bring many benefits later

'The history of human evolution is a constant race against pathogens , ' said Professor Vincent Racaniello, a bacteriologist and immunologist at Columbia University. Over the millennia, this war has eliminated many factors that make people weak and help strengthen the immune system - something that can't be done in a sterile environment.

On the other hand, eliminating malaria, tuberculosis or some other tropical infectious disease means that the population will grow significantly in that region accompanied by a food crisis, leading to problems. worrying socio-economic.

Even often getting a cold or flu when you are young brings certain benefits later. These viruses can somehow support the growth and development of metabolic processes in the human body.

A world in which people can control disease will be very good. However, before doing this, experts should consider the consequences later.