Abstract

CASTANEDA GUILLOT, Carlos; MARTINEZ MARTINEZ, Ronelsys  and  LOPEZ FALCON, Adriana. Major pandemics and their challenges. Dilemas contemp. educ. política valores [online]. 2021, vol.8, n.3, 00047.  Epub June 11, 2021. ISSN 2007-7890.  https://doi.org/10.46377/dilemas.v8i3.2671.

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.

Keywords : pandemics; history of pandemics; social impact.

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