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QUIZ: How much do you know about what causes a pandemic?

Malaka Gharib

It's been 3 years since the World Health Organization declared that SARS-CoV-2 is a global health emergency. And scientists think it won't be the last virus that's going to confront the world.

In a new series, NPR is looking at the hidden viruses that could trigger the next pandemic. And even though we may think we're experts on the topic, there are some surprising twists in the story.

Take our quiz and test your knowledge.

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Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. For nearly a decade, she has been reporting for the radio and the web for NPR's global health outlet, Goats and Soda. Doucleff focuses on disease outbreaks, cross-cultural parenting, and women and children's health.
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