Novel zoonotic Langya virus identified in China Langya Virus LangyaVirus Zoonosis China henipavirus NEJM dukenus TheDohertyInst
By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Aug 11 2022Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, scientists discuss their discovery of the novel Langya henipavirus in eastern China. To date, a total of 36 patients have been diagnosed with acute LayV infection in the Shandong and Henan provinces.
After their initial discovery of this infected patient, the researchers identified an additional 35 patients with acute LayV infection. Notably, 26 of these individuals were infected with LayV alone. A review of other henipaviruses Other notable viruses of the henipavirus genus include the Nipah virus and Hendra virus . Both NiV and HeV are naturally found in Pteropus spp bats; however, their spillover into mammals ultimately led to their ability to infect human beings.
Whereas the Malaysia strain of NiV is associated with a case fatality rate of 40% and primarily causes neurological symptoms, the Bangladesh strain typically causes severe respiratory distress and has a CFR of 90%. NiV and other henipaviruses are associated with high pathogenicity and, as a result, are considered to be pathogens of notable epidemic potential. Although there are no therapies currently available to treat henipavirus encephalitis, several broadly active antiviral therapeutics that target different RNA and DNA viruses could potentially be used against henipavirus infection.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Burglary, robbery and theft victims failed by police - watchdog'We absolutely recognise how invasive and traumatic it is to be a victim of these serious offences.'
Read more »
Victim punched multiple times and pushed to floor in serious Gainsborough assaultPolice have released a video and are appealing for help to identify three people Gainsborough Lincolnshire
Read more »
SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-based protein subunit vaccine shows promise against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variantsResearchers described a novel protein subunit vaccine comprising the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein, dimerized with an immunoglobulin (Ig)G1-fraction, crystallizable (Fc) domain.
Read more »
Novel Nanoplatform Found Effective Against Esophageal CancerNovel Nanoplatform Found Effective Against Esophageal Cancer: ELSpharma nanomedicine cancer cancerresearch cancertherapy esophagealcancer nanoplatform nanotechnology
Read more »
Eva Longoria is making a big TV comeback in the gripping adaptation of this bestselling novelEva Longoria will star in Apple TV+’s new adaptation of Sandra Barneda’s bestselling novel Land Of Women. Here’s everything we know so far.
Read more »