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Cat drops mouse at Florida scientist's feet, revealing deadly new virus with human spillover risk
The new virus was found in a mouse that a cat brought into its owner's home. Scientists are now trying to determine whether this virus can actually spread to humans ...
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Florida cat hunts mouse that carries previously unknown virus
It’s not uncommon for cats to bring home “spoils” from their hunt — usually a mouse, lizard, or some other unlucky creature. So, it wasn’t a shock when Pepper, a Florida cat, came back with a cotton ...
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Exotic Jeilongvirus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human 'Spillover' Risk
"Many viruses that we don't know about circulate in animals that live in close proximity to humans," researcher Emily DeRuyter said.
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When This Black Cat Crossed His Path, It Was a Lucky Day for Medicine
But owner John Lednicky, a microbiologist with the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, did suspect the mouse might be ...