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Hantavirus, once overlooked due to rare outbreaks, may soon have a lifeline: a drug for autoimmune diseases showing promise in saving lives. In a small but hopeful study, tocilizumab helped nearly all patients survive severe hantavirus symptoms, while standard care alone failed. Driven by recent deadly outbreaks in South America and the U.S., researchers are rallying for more funding and attention — even as the sporadic nature of the disease makes drug development tough. The fight is far from over, but this breakthrough could be the spark that turns the tide.

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