The dangerous virus appears in the US

The Camp Hill virus was discovered by Queensland University experts on February 4, the first Henipavirus strain to appear in North America. Henipavirus can be transmitted from animals to humans. According to Dr. Rhys Parry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Henipavirus has caused serious illness and death for humans and animals in other areas.

For example, the Langya virus – a strain of Henipavirus – spread from rats to humans in China, causing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, liver dysfunction and kidney damage.

Another strain is Hendra virus, first detected in Brisbane, Australia, with a mortality rate of up to 70%. Meanwhile, Nipah virus, appearing in Southeast Asia (Bangladesh and India), has a mortality rate from 40% to 75%.

“The detection of Henipavirus in North America is very important, showing that pathogens can be widely distributed than previous thoughts, globally,” Dr. Parry emphasized.

According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the highest risk group is Henipavirus infections are those who are in direct contact with infected animals (mainly bats and pigs) or consumption of contaminated food. body fluids of these species. Medical staff for treatment of patients is also in high risk group.

CDC recommends that people avoid non -protection exposure to animals and their body fluids, comply with food safety rules, use personal protection equipment in the medical environment.

Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment for Henipavirus. The treatment mainly focuses on supporting and managing complications.

According to experts, the detection of Camp Hill virus in the US is a warning about the risk of spreading dangerous pathogens globally, requiring close coordination between scientists and health agencies to Prevent disease.