Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic

Scientists study rare South American viruses that jumped from animals to humans, including hantavirus and other pathogens similar to those that caused previous outbreaks. Researchers have identified climate change as a factor that may increase the geographic range and transmission rates of these diseases. The viruses are found in animal populations across South America and can infect humans through contact with infected animals or their environments.

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