US EditionPotentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans
- A potentially deadly virus named Camp Hill virus has been discovered in northern short-tailed shrews in Alabama, raising concerns about its spread to humans.
- The Camp Hill virus is the first known henipavirus in North America, as confirmed by researchers at The University of Queensland.
- Dr. Rhys Parry stated, 'The discovery of a henipavirus in North America is highly significant, as it suggests these viruses may be more globally distributed than previously thought.'
- Researchers plan to develop vaccines for henipaviruses, focusing on understanding the virus family and improving protection methods, according to Dr. Ariel Isaacs.
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New 'Camp Hill' virus discovered in Alabama is relative of deadly Nipah — the 1st of its kind in the US
A new virus that is related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses has been detected in shrews in the U.S. However, scientists say there is currently "no evidence" that it has infected humans and the risk of it doing so is "likely low."
Shafaq News/ Researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia announced this week that they had discovered a new virus in hedgehogs near the city of Camp Hill in the US state of Alabama. The unprecedented discovery of this virus in the United States has raised concerns among experts, after it turned out that it belongs to a family of deadly viruses, according to the British newspaper "Daily Mail". The virus, which has been named "Camp …
Deadly virus found in US
Researchers recently announced that a deadly virus has been found in short-tailed shrews in the United States. The discovery of the virus has led to concerns regarding the potential for animals to transmit the virus to humans. A recent press release from Australia’s University of Queensland said, “Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America.” According to the press release, researchers confi…
New study highlights the impact of rapid urbanization on the emergence of zoonotic diseases
Nearly 3.5 billion people live in the messy transition zone between cities and wild places, where agriculture abuts homes; suburbs sprawl into the forest; and humans, wildlife, and livestock readily intermix. This wildland-urban interface (WUI) covers just 5% of Earth's land surface, but it could provide prime habitat for the transmission of zoonotic diseases from their wildlife hosts to people, according to a new study led by the Yale School of…
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