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Hantavirus: what sequencing of the andes virus reveals
Since early May, several severe cases of Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius have been making headlines. Symptoms, mode of transmission, risk of spread: The Institut Pasteur provides an update on what is currently known about this virus and on ongoing research.
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Hantavirus: what our sequencing reveals
Since early May, several severe cases of Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius have been making headlines.
Why is there so much talk about this virus? What are the symptoms? Should we fear a global epidemic?
We explain what we know today about this virus and the ongoing research.
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