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Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areas

A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.

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Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots’ in surprising areasA recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.
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