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How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
South African scientists identified hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship thousands of miles away after a passenger was hospitalized in Johannesburg. The rapid diagnosis followed a process of elimination involving tests for Legionella, bird flu, and other respiratory diseases, with collaboration from international experts.
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