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Dutch ornithologist may be first human case of hantavirus

A Dutch ornithologist may be the first documented human case of hantavirus infection, a rare disease transmitted through contact with rodents.

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This virus, previously known for outbreaks in Asia and North America, reveals direct human transmission never before scientifically confirmed.

The discovery raises questions about emerging zoonoses and epidemiological risks associated with handling wildlife.

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