Florida's wild rhesus macaques found carrying dangerous herpes B virus
Wild rhesus macaques living in Florida have tested positive for herpes B virus, raising concerns about public health risks. A study found that approximately 25% of sampled monkeys had been infected with the virus. Some of the animals were actively shedding the virus, particularly during breeding season, increasing the risk of transmission. The virus strains identified in these wild populations are genetically close to dangerous versions known from laboratory settings. While no human infections from these wild macaques have been confirmed so far, health authorities remain cautious.
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