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Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses - Fox News

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses - Fox News

The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied in a China lab.

Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
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