This Forest Rodent Serves as a Reservoir for the Deadly Mpox Virus
Nautilus • 2/16/2026
Summary
A forest rodent serves as a reservoir for the deadly Mpox virus. The article suggests that mpox could be referred to as "squirrelpox."
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