Paleovirology and Emerging Infectious Disease: Correspondence

Abstract

Paleovirology is the study of viruses that existed in the past but are now extinct. In general, viruses cannot leave behind physical fossil or old cadaveric bodies from burial sites. This specific branch of virology is limited mentioned. In this specific article, the authors discuss on its role in the emerging infectious disease. It can show that the paleovirology is useful for corresponding to the new emerging disease as well as tracing back on the mysterious problem in the medical history.