Scientists discover new ‘brain-inflaming’ bat viruses in China, raise ‘urgent concerns'

New bat viruses detected in China raise 'urgent concerns' for scientists - Manchester Evening News

An alarming number new bat viruses have been detected in China, sparking fears that they could spread to humans and livestock

‘Urgent concerns’ after deadly viruses found in Chinese bats

Scientists have raised ‘urgent concerns’ after the discovery of new bat pathogens in China that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses.

Scientists sound alarm over newly discovered brain-inflaming bat viruses in China

Researchers have cautioned that urine may act as a conduit for henipaviruses, increasing the possibility that these bats could infect crops that are eaten by people or animals. This may lead to another outbreak.

Scientists raise ‘urgent concerns’ over new bat viruses found in China

Viruses are similar to deadly Nipah and Hendra pathogens

Another virus scare from China: Scientists find new health threats in Chinese bats

Chinese researchers have identified 22 new viruses in kidney tissues from 142 bats. Two of them resemble Hendra and Nipah henipaviruses, which can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory illness

Scientists discover new ‘brain-inflaming’ bat viruses in China, raise ‘urgent concerns'

Two previously unknown henipaviruses, called Yunnan bat henipavirus 1 and 2, were discovered. These have been held responsible for fatal outbreaks in the past.