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Oncologist Turns Birdwatcher on Hantavirus Cruise | Bend News
A semi-retired oncologist and world-class birdwatcher, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, found himself in an unexpected medical nightmare while chasing rare birds on a South Atlantic cruise ship—when a deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak erupted onboard. With a 30% fatality rate and person-to-person transmission, the ship’s doctor fell ill, leaving Kornfeld to step in, improvising care with limited supplies and frantic research. Of 12 infected, three died. Kornfeld himself endured 42 days in quarantine, including a controversial stint in Nebraska where he felt government overreach—especially while…
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