Rhesus monkeys can carry infectious agents including hepatitis C, herpes (Cercopithecine herpesvirus), and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
October 28, 2025
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Reported potential zoonotic pathogens associated with rhesus monkeys.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance was used to monitor the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in communities.
October 10, 2025
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Sewage testing for viral RNA provided community-level indicators of infection prevalence during the pandemic.
Common causes of pneumonia include bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal disease), Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella; viral causes include influenza viruses, common cold viruses, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); fungi and protozoa can cause pneumonia in less common cases.
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Typical infectious agents that can cause pneumonia