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Korea University College of Medicine identifies hantavirus in South Korea using a new rapid test, paving way for early outbreak control

A new rapid test has been developed to identify hantavirus in South Korea, paving the way for early outbreak control. The Flongle sequencing-based diagnostic is cost-efficient and can detect HTNV genomes within 3 hours.

Avian flu variant stalks Egypt

A new study tracks the spread of an H5N1 variant in Egypt using phylogeography, a technique that combines viral sequence data and geographical information. The study aims to enhance efforts by public health officials to identify viral outbreaks, limit their spread, and inform the public of risks.