[ben_w]

On the one hand, correct.

On the other, we’re currently exploring ways to wipe out malaria carrying mosquitoes.

On the third (genetically modified :P) hand, easy gene modification will probably lead to a similar patch-cycle as we already have for software.

On the fourth hand, thanks to the typical decade long testing cycle for medicines, the worst parts of this hypothetical future are likely to happen around the same time we get full-mind uploads.