Animal skin disease confirmed in clusters of European men who have sex with men
Stat News • 5/11/2026
Summary
European researchers have diagnosed clusters of a skin disease, typically found in livestock, among men who have sex with men.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
56
Hours Since Seen
Final Score6/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier45% (0.5^56/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 65
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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