MERS, EBOLA AND CHIKUNGUNYA: THE VIRAL OUTBREAKS OF 2014

Since the early days, mankind has been plagued by diseases, which had for some time been considered incurable. In the past few decades, we have encountered numerous epidemics caused by all types of pathogens. The viral infections, however, have been the most notorious ones. These infections can be more severe and often highly fatal if not treated appropriately. The reason can be attributed to the distinct nature of viruses and their still obscure mechanisms