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What is simian hemorrhagic fever?
What is simian hemorrhagic fever?
Simian hemorrhagic fever is a lethal disease that has been documented in captive Asian macaques.
What are the sources of simian arteriviruses in primate facilities?
What are the sources of simian arteriviruses in primate facilities?
Simian arteriviruses likely entered primate facilities through the import of subclinically infected wild African monkeys.
What is the current status of human infections at affected primate facilities?
What is the current status of human infections at affected primate facilities?
Human infections at affected primate facilities have not been detected.
Why is it difficult to surveil for prior human exposure to simian arteriviruses in Africa?
Why is it difficult to surveil for prior human exposure to simian arteriviruses in Africa?
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What is the current understanding of the natural primate reservoirs of these viruses?
What is the current understanding of the natural primate reservoirs of these viruses?
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