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Comment
. 2003 Dec 11;426(6967):609-10.
doi: 10.1038/426609a.

Virus evolution: epidemics-in-waiting

Jim Bull, Dan Dykhuizen
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Virus evolution: epidemics-in-waiting

Jim Bull et al. Nature. .

Abstract

Could the next SARS-like virus reach epidemic proportions? Quantifying the likely threat of emerging diseases isn't easy, but evolution is a crucial factor that may tip the balance in favour of such human parasites.

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Figure 1. Danger ahead?
The virus (inset) causing severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, emerged in southeast Asia in late 2002. As the infection spread, face masks became a common sight on the streets of Hong Kong and elsewhere. Antia et al. describe a way to help identify other viruses with epidemic potential. P.PARKS/AFP
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