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The monkeys in Florida, specifically the rhesus macaques, have been found to carry a strain of herpes known as simian herpesvirus, or herpes simian virus 1 (Herpes simian virus 1). These monkeys were introduced to the state in the 1930s for a tourist attraction and have since established a feral population. The herpes virus is primarily spread through direct contact, often through bites or scratches, and can pose risks to humans if transmitted. Research indicates that these monkeys may carry the virus asymptomatically, making them potential carriers in the wild.

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