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Bat Coronaviruses May Infect Tens of Thousands of People Yearly
Bat Coronaviruses May Infect Tens of Thousands of People Yearly
Parts of Southeast Asia where human and bat population densities are highest could be infection hotspots, a study finds.
Parts of Southeast Asia where human and bat population densities are highest could be infection hotspots, a study finds.
coronavirus, ecology
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