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At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It's a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.

BRIDGEWATER — As bird flu ravages poultry farms across the country — including in South Dakota — fears are growing that the highly contagious avian influenza virus could mutate and begin to spread ...