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Experts say the virus could become a larger problem if it gets passed to endangered whooping cranes Sarah Kuta Humans have evolved alongside microbes in Earth's environment that help strengthen ...
So, more than one type of virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite was detected and believed to be the cause of his symptoms. Since Pope Francis remains hospitalized and his infection is described as ...
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