Major pandemics and their challenges.

  • Carlos Castañeda Guillot Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes
  • Ronelsys Martínez Martínez Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes
  • Adriana López Falcón Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes
Keywords: pandemics, history of pandemics, social impact

Abstract

The aim of the research was to evaluate the highlights of the major major pandemics from ancient times to the present day with medical scientific analysis based on the historical development of human society. The main pandemics in the course of human society and challenges were analyzed, including health crisis and fatality. Traits about the emergence, symptoms and treatment of smallpox, bubonic plague or black plague, cholera, influenza, human immunodeficiency virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and current COVID-19 pandemic are described. The occurrence of pandemics throughout history has had health, social and economic repercussions, limitations in treatment and outbreaks. Preventive measures and immunization play a fundamental role in its control and / or eradication.

Published
2021-05-01
Section
Artículos