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Study Identifies NETs as Target in Deadly Elephant Herpes Disease

Study Identifies NETs as Target in Deadly Elephant Herpes Disease

Researchers report that neutrophil extracellular traps likely drive severe illness in elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus hemorrhagic disease. Blocking NET formation in vitro showed promise, pointing to a potential therapeutic strategy to improve calf survival.

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Neutrophil extracellular traps offer a new therapeutic target for elephant endotheliotropic herpes virus-hemorrhagic disease (EEHV-HD)