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Chapare Virus—An Emerging Hemorrhagic Fever Threat: A CBRNE Perspective on Preparedness and Biosecurity Risks

Chapare virus

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Chapare virus (CHAV), an emerging Bolivian arenavirus causing severe hemorrhagic fever, provides a critical case study for rethinking pandemic preparedness in an era of escalating zoonotic threats. With its case-fatality rate exceeding 60% and documented human-to-human transmission, CHAV exemplifies the convergence of natural spillover risks and potential […]