5 virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts

By Allen Cheng, Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University
Andrew van den Hurk, Medical Entomologist, The University of Queensland
Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
Damian Purcell, Professor of virology and theme leader for viral infectious diseases, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Authorities have been warned about five virus families that could cause future pandemics. Here are snapshots of the diseases each can cause and why we should be worried.

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