//Panoramic Pandemic//
Coronavirus continues to circulate with new strains appearing in different parts of the world. It’s an infectious atmosphere, so they say. Infection is a complex concept to society, perhaps the most complex. It requires knowledge of biology and medicine to understand it fully. Despite the world facing a number of diseases that have struck at different periods, we continue to struggle even with modern day science and technology. One might say that it is because society has advanced itself to a state of connectivity that these issues have become so hard to deal with.
//Infectious//
When thinking of the different diseases that exist, we can say that infection of the skin is a very common occurrence. Most people are infected by it when they are children. The primary cause is bacteria, which are tiny living organisms that exist in almost every environment. They live off any free matter such as food particles or human dead skin cells. Infections of the skin are usually treated with antibiotics, which kill the bacteria. However, this may not always be successful as some bacteria have developed a resistance to certain antibiotics.
//Future//
Other types of bacteria can cause more serious infections. These are known as pathogens and infect the blood or tissues. Pathogens are the cause of many diseases, such as Tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS. As society continues to struggle through various protocols and murky waters due to inconsistent data collection, I wonder if such events will once again ensue many generations from now. If so, will the events of today be referenced? Perhaps these events will trigger more resource allocation to active research and development for pandemic control and management. It’s a frustrating time for all and when medical science proves to be otherwise riddled with inconsistencies and political attachment, it leaves me scratching my head in thought over the future of science and transparency.