To a limited extent, we can now alter viruses, look at viruses under a microscope, and study their genetic make-up. However, these capabilities were not in existence back in the 1950's and 1960's. In fact, the genetic make-up of this virus is so complex, that even today, we do not have a total understanding of how the virus works at the genetic level. There was talk that the virus was spread in a polio vaccine years ago, however this theory was later disproven. As man encroaches upon the rain forests and jungles of the world, it would not be a surprise if we become exposed to still other new diseases.
Diseases are a part of nature.
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