The Evolutionary Arms Race Between Viruses and Hosts

Viruses constantly face the challenge of adapting and finding new hosts due to the host's immune responses. Various strategies have evolved, such as dispersing through sneezes and bodily fluids, allowing viruses to escape and infect new hosts. Some viruses even utilize mosquitoes as vectors, enhancing their transmission abilities among hosts. Notable diseases like Zika and yellow fever exemplify how mosquito-borne viruses have significantly impacted human history, demonstrating the delicate balance of survival and adaptation in the virus-host relationship.