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zoonotic disease
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New Bartonella bacteria found in Amazon sand flies
A study in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has uncovered a new Bartonella bacteria genotype in sand flies, closely related to the pathogen that causes Carrión's disease.
A cat’s catch leads scientists to discover new virus in Florida shrew
A pet cat’s prey has led scientists to discover and genetically map a new strain of orthoreovirus in a Florida shrew.
Hantavirus: here’s what you need to know about the infection that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa. Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Adam Taylor, Lancaster University Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his…