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We're probably way off topic at this point 😜😁😊  But you bring up a really good point I hadn't considered. There must be major differences in the way we react and respond to certain pathogens based on climate and geography. Thanks for reminding me.

For instance, we don't have malaria, yellow fever, or dengue in temperate climates, just to name a few. Whereas influenza, encephalitis, and RSV are much more prevalent in colder, dryer climates. So you're absolutely right, the risk in Brazil is probably very small. Or greatly reduced.

I'm definitely not an Infectious Diseases Specialist either. But like you, I am part of the healthcare system, so I'm paying close attention. Everyone up here is freaked out. So my information could be skewed.