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May 10 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Hey guys...something cool is happening.
The Andes virus discussion is scientific consensus evolving in public.
A statement from the International Hantavirus Society and dozens of hantavirus researchers is a great example of science communication in motion. 🧵
For years, Andes virus person-to-person transmission has been discussed with caution and caveats.
Not because there was no evidence — but because the epidemiology is complicated, outbreaks are relatively rare, and shared environmental exposure can be difficult to fully exclude.
