I think other emerging pathogens (such as fungi) do not gain as much attention as viruses do. Consider, e.g., the emerging fungus Fusarium musae.

Yes, but why do the viruses cause all the comotion?

Viral infections usually occur in epidemic form affecting many people at a time causing high morbidity and mortality. There are several emerging fungi that may not cause epidemic, and therefore, viral infections get much attention of the national and international organization.

Particularly respiratory viruses can spread, transmit, and adapt to human hosts with ease and success. One reason viruses emerge is their inherent ability to modify their genetic makeup.

Viral infections cause huge epidemics because of the fatalities they cause. It's with this that they cause the observed commotion

Avian influenza, Cholera, Ebola, Plague, Yellow fever, Meningitis, MERS, Influenza, Zika, Rift Valley Fever, Lassa fever, Leptospirosis, etc.

The past two decades have witnessed changes in how humans live. Travel and trade, rapid urbanization, limited access to health care as well as environmental degradation, and other trends all create the conditions for epidemics to thrive and grow. At the same time, the science and knowledge around infectious hazards are constantly evolving, demanding better responses to health emergencies.

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Because genitic mutations are comon...

because the ability of viruses to modify their genetic that madeup (mutations), therefor the vaccines dont ability to work and produce antibody aginst this new generation of virus like influenza.

There are several reasons why new epidemic diseases are often caused by viruses. One reason is that viruses are small and simple in structure, which makes them able to evolve and adapt quickly to new environments. This allows them to evade the immune system and to jump between different host species, including humans.

Another reason is that viruses are highly transmissible, which means that they can spread easily from one person to another through various means, such as respiratory droplets, bodily fluids, and contaminated surfaces. This makes them particularly well suited to causing epidemics and pandemics.

Additionally, viruses are able to mutate and evolve at a faster rate than other pathogens, such as bacteria. This allows them to develop resistance to drugs and vaccines, which can make them more difficult to control and treat.

Finally, viruses can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, from the common cold to more severe illnesses like HIV/AIDS and Ebola. This versatility makes them a constant threat to public health and a source of new epidemics and pandemics.