10. HIV
Throughout the world, HIV is definitely one of the deadliest viruses that humanity has to face in recent decades. Human immunodeficiency virus is considered by the World Health Organization to be a major global public health issue. Sadly, HIV has taken the lives of more than 32 million people since it emerged. The virus affects the immune system destroying crucial cells in the body, significantly inhibiting your body’s ability to fight the infection. The cells, also known as CD4 cells, are hijacked by HIV replicating themselves inside in CD4 destroying the cells.
However, on a more positive note, there have been a lot of groundbreaking breakthroughs in HIV research. According to the WHO, almost 40 million people are now living with the disease, being able to manage it and live with it. Additionally, 2 people have been cured of what was once thought of as an incurable disease thanks to a stem cell transplant.
5 thoughts on “11 of the Most Deadly Diseases in History”
This was very enlightening. I appreciate all the information that I learned about these diseases. I realize that many of these diseases can have outbreaks in India and Africa. I hope the organizations can battle these diseases in Africa and India- Doctors Without Borders, United Nations, world Health organization.
Very informative information !!!
The first Smallpox Vaccine that actually worked was created in 1796 by Edward Jenner.
great read!
I guess having worked in the medical field twice in my life gave me the knowledge of recognizing eight of these deadly diseases and viruses. I am not a computer genius and I know it. That leaves me wondering why, when and how Bill Gates has become an immunologist.