There could be at least 320,000 viruses
awaiting discovery that are circulating in
animals, a study suggests.
Researchers say that identifying these viral
diseases, especially those that can spread to
humans, could help to prevent future
pandemics.
The team estimates that this could cost more
than £4bn ($6bn), but says this is a fraction
of the cost of dealing with a major pandemic.
The research is published in the journal mBio.
Prof Ian Lipkin, director of the Center for
Infection and Immunity at the University of
Columbia in the US, said: "What we're really
talking about is defining the full range of
diversity of viruses within mammals, and our
intent is that as we get more information we
will be able to understand the principles that
underlie determinants of risks."
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