A veterinarian in the state of Kerala has reminded the public to avoid contact with macaques when visiting forests and around temples due to a risk of Herpes B virus through scratches or bites from the animals. The news story was published following a report from China of a veterinary surgeon who had contracted the infection while working with macaques in a research laboratory. More about Herpes B virus from the US CDC. Read more
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