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Jerry2144

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1. I learned this is a whole family of viruses today

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 09:40 PM

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And i only thought it was only found here in the southwest. I also learned that all are relatively nasty but some are more so, like the Argentina Strain. So far there is very little to indicate it spreads from people to people. Let’s hope it doesn’t gain the ability

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What To Know About Hantavirus, The IIlness Linked To A Cruise Ship Outbreak 🛳 [View all] appalachiablue Thursday OP

I learned this is a whole family of viruses today Jerry2144 Thursday #1

Thanks for the info and I'm with you hoping that it doesn't go person to person. I thought appalachiablue Thursday #2

here's a good writeup on the science and what we know about Hanta Jerry2144 15 hrs ago #3