Unlikely arenavirus killed SA man, says medical body
It is highly unlikely that the death of a South African man in Brazil was caused by a new type of arenavirus, it was reported on Thursday.
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A virus by any other name is still a virus
One of the most lethal viruses known to science has made its appearance in Africa, but naming it has been held up by political sensitivities.
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No need to panic over Gauteng virus, says Cabinet
There is no cause for panic over an outbreak of suspected haemorrhagic fever in Gauteng that has claimed three lives, says the government.
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Creeping through our defences
Barbara Ludman reviews Robert Baker's latest book about the indelible impact of epidemics.
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Even viruses get sick
Even viruses can go down with a viral infection, French scientists reported on Wednesday.
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