Killer Outbreaks

The global nature of today's society has many benefits, but one particular downside is how it fosters the spread of deadly diseases. This series examines such diseases as West Nile virus, Monkeypox and MRSA that can mutate at a rate that far exceeds modern medicine. It also delves into the work being done by doctors and scientists to uncover the source of mysterious illnesses and stop them from becoming epidemics.