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What type of pathogen will cause the next pandemic?

Orthomyxoviridae58%
Other 24 known HIVF25%
Coronaviridae15%
Authors:
juancambeiro
Opened:Jul 8, 2022
Closed:Jan 10, 2025
Scheduled resolution:Jan 1, 2032
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