Instant Genius Podcast: Why we are seeing the return of infectious diseases

Instant Genius Podcast: Why we are seeing the return of infectious diseases

Measles, plague, and cholera are re-emerging – is this a sign of a coming pandemic?

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Published: March 1, 2024 at 1:51 pm

In the first quarter of 2024, infectious diseases including measles, plague, and cholera have all reared their ugly heads again. Are we seeing an unprecedented level of disease re-emergence? Why do they come back? And what would it take for another Black Death to happen?

To find out, we spoke to Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine at UEA’s Norwich Medical School.

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