Scientists say tropics are next emerging disease hotspot

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For the first time scientists are able to predict where the next pandemic might occur. Credit: Zina Deretsky National Science Foundation
For the first time, scientists are able to predict where the next pandemic might occur. Credit: Zina Deretsky, National Science Foundation

Scientists from four well-known institutions say the next major disease like HIV/AIDS or SARS could occur in any of a number of developing countries concentrated along the equator. They encourage increased surveillance to prevent the spread of a potential outbreak.


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