VRT: Argentinian researchers trapping rodents to identify hantavirus origin

Argentinian researchers trapping rodents in areas visited by Hondius passengers around Ushuaia to identify the original Andes virus source. Scientists analyse captured rats' organs and viral genetic material to match strains, but acknowledge it is 'searching for a needle in a haystack.'

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hantavirus