An old disease awakens

The transcript discusses the unpredictable nature of infectious diseases, highlighting how dormant diseases can re-emerge and cause global health emergencies. It emphasizes the need for future planning that considers the changing ways humans inhabit the planet, which provides new opportunities for microbial threats. The text also addresses the alarming link between mosquito bites during pregnancy and severe brain abnormalities in newborns, transforming the perception of certain diseases from mild to severe threats to global health.

What factors have contributed to the resurgence of old diseases in new regions?

In what ways can changes in human habitation impact the microbial world?

How can a mosquito bite during pregnancy affect newborns?

What is the significance of the causal link between infection and microcephaly?

What transformation occurred in the perception of a mild disease due to new scientific findings?