The fatal virus in the Shrews in Alabama was reportedly discovered, causing concern for potential infection to humans.
IN Camp Hill virus “He thought the first” Henipavirus “in North America,” researchers revealed at the University of Queensland.
Henipavirus is a genus of viruses that is zoonotic, which means that it can spread from animals to humans.
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“Henipavirus caused a serious illness Both death in humans and animals in other regions, “said Dr. Rhys of the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioquidities in a press release on the website of the University of Queensland.
The fatal virus in the shrews in Alabama (not in the picture) was reportedly discovered, which causes concern for potential infection to humans. (East)
“The closest famous Henipavirus virus Camp Hill, who caused the disease in humans, is the Langya virus, who has moved from Shrews to people in China,” the researcher said. “This indicates that the transfer of Shrew-to-man can happen.”
Another dangerous henipavirus is the hendra virus, which was first discovered in Brisbane, Australia and has a 70%mortality rate, Parry reports.
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Another quoted example is the NIPAH virus, which has shown between 40% and 75% of mortality rate in Southeast Asia (Bangladesh and India).
“The detection of Henipavirus in North America is very significant, as it suggests that these viruses can be more distributed globally than you thought earlier,” Parry added.
The Camp Hill virus was discovered in northern shorts and Little mammal This is usually found in the USA -UI Canada, according to a statement to the public.
“The closest famous Henipavirus virus Camp Hill, which caused the disease in humans, is the Langy virus, who crossed from Shrews to people in China,” the researcher said. (East)
More research is needed to determine if the virus represents any threat to people, Parry said.
Queensland researchers plan to work on Developing a vaccine For this Virus family, according to Dr. Ariel Isaacs, another researcher at the University.
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“The next step for this work is to characterize the key surface proteins on the virus involved in the entry into the cells to expand our understanding of the virus family and identify better ways of protecting against it,” Isaacs said in a statement.
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Those who have the highest risk of henipavirus infected are passengers exposed to infected animals (primarily bats and pigs) or who eat food contaminated with the physical fluids of these animals, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Health workers who treat infected patients are also at higher risk.
Those who have the highest risk of henipavirus inheritance are passengers exposed to infected animals (primarily bats and pigs) or who eat food contaminated with the physical fluids of these animals, by CDC. (Getty Images)
To prevent infectionCDC recommends avoiding “unprotected contact” with potentially infected animals and their body fluids, the following precautions of safe food, and the use of personal protective equipment and obstacles in medical environments.
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According to the same source, there is no specific antiviral treatment for henipavirus infections.
“Therapy consists of supporting care and management of complications,” the CDC website states.
