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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Kat Lay Global health correspondent

UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

3D illustration of the Covid-19 virus
Coronaviridae, which includes the Covid-19 virus, are among the pathogen families in the UKHSA’s list. Photograph: MP/Alamy

Deadly disease-causing organisms from pathogen families that include bird flu, plague and Ebola pose a threat to health in the UK and should be prioritised for research, government experts have said.

The first tool of its kind from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) lists 24 types of viruses and bacteria where a lack of vaccines, tests and treatment, changes due to the climate crisis or growing drug resistance pose a biosecurity risk.

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