Novel Hendra Virus Variant Circulating in Black Flying Foxes and Grey-Headed Flying Foxes, Australia

Authors :: Peel, Alison J.
Yinda, Claude Kwe
Annand, Edward J.
Dale, Adrienne S.
Eby, Peggy
Eden, John-Sebastian
Jones, Devin N.
Kessler, Maureen K.
Lunn, Tamika J.
Pearson, Tim
Schulz, Jonathan E.
Smith, Ina L.
Munster, Vincent J.
Plowright, Raina K.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. May, 2022, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p1043, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Hendra virus (HeV; genus Henipavirus, family Paramyxoviridae) is a well-characterised zoonotic pathogen endemic to Pteropus spp. bats (flying foxes) in Australia. Spillover from bats to horses has been detected 65 [...]

Subjects :: Henipaviruses -- Identification and classification -- Genetic aspects -- Distribution
Zoonoses -- Risk factors -- Environmental aspects
RNA virus infections -- Risk factors -- Environmental aspects
Company distribution practices
Health

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