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Hidden Virus May Have Infected 9.4 Million People – Scientists Say We’ve Missed Most Cases - SciTechDaily

Hidden Virus May Have Infected 9.4 Million People – Scientists Say We’ve Missed Most Cases - SciTechDaily

New research indicates the Oropouche virus has spread far more widely than reported, exposing major gaps in disease surveillance.

The gunpowder midge (Culicoides paraensis), a vector for Oropouche, is three times smaller than a common mosquito, making it the ideal size to pass through mosquito nets. Credit: Erik Jesus de Faria … [+8914 chars]

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