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Langya henipavirus found in China

Langya henipavirus found in China
Langya henipavirus found in China
  • In China’s Shandong and Henan provinces, 35 persons are thought to have contracted a novel virus called Langyahenipavirus. Langyahenipavirus shares a connection with viruses that harm people, the Hendra and Nipah viruses.

  •  It is not yet known much about the new virus, also known as LayV, particularly whether it spreads from person to person. The novel Langyahenipavirus was initially discovered by Chinese researchers who were doing routine surveillance on individuals with fevers who had recently reported interaction with animals. After identifying the virus, the researchers searched for it in additional persons.

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Published date : 12 Aug 2022 04:34PM

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