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Ars Technica
1 month ago
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Hong Kong monkey encounter lands man in ICU with rare, deadly virus

A 37-year-old man in Hong Kong is in critical condition after contracting a rare and deadly virus from monkeys.
The B virus, usually causing mild disease in macaques, can be severe and deadly in humans, leading to brain and nerve damage. [ more ]
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