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Times of India

Florida introduced rhesus macaques for tourism; now they carry a deadly virus

Florida introduced rhesus macaques for tourism; now they carry a deadly virusWorldPing

Wild rhesus macaques in Florida carry herpes B virus, posing a potential human health risk. A study found about a quarter of sampled macaques had been infected with the virus. Some animals actively shed the virus, especially during the breeding season.

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