Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans

[libertybele]

Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans

A fatal virus has reportedly been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans.

The Camp Hill virus — thought to be the first "henipavirus" in North America — was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.

A henipavirus is a genus of viruses that is zoonotic, which means it can be spread from animals to humans.

"Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in people and animals in other regions," Dr. Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said in a press release on The University of Queensland's website.

"The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans in China," the researcher said. "This indicates that shrew-to-human transmission can occur."

Another dangerous henipavirus is the Hendra virus, which was first detected in Brisbane, Australia and has a fatality rate of 70%, according to Parry................

https://www.foxnews.com/health/potentially-deadly-zoonotic-virus-found-us-sparking-concerns-spread-humans

[Wingnut]

*YAWN*

[libertybele]

*YAWN*

After all the COVID b.s. it's really hard to believe anything about any virus.

[Smokin Joe]

Australian researchers find first ever virus like the ones back home, right here in North America?

Hmmmm.

I could understand Democrats panicking if it affects shrews.
Of late, especially, they have many in their ranks.

[Smokin Joe]

After all the COVID b.s. it's really hard to believe anything about any virus.

These seem to have a high fatality rate (40-70%), but cases are rare. Of course, if they've been screwing around with these in the biolabs to make the next 'big thing', all bets are off.
Considering COVID was made in a lab (not from nature), who knows what they've been up to?
Avoid shrews, bats, and flying foxes, and if your horse gets sick, don't get its snot on your face...
Hendra, Nipah, and Langya are the ones that affect humans, with the first two considered Category C viruses (with the potential to affect humans). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henipavirus

Of course, with all the intelligence and common sense shown in the manufacture of COVID, who knows who has been screwing around with these?