Long Duck Dong
08-09-2022, 06:26 PM
The Langya virus comes from the genus Henipaviruses of which there are only 5 members. 3 of which have infected hunans, 2 of which are extremely deadly with a 50-100% mortality rate, and are isolated in bio safety level 4 labs(hemorrhagic fever, small pox, MARS etc). Fortunately, the Langya isn't one of these 2. It's still a cause for concern though as we don't know much about it. And of course, its originating in China.
Health officials in China are monitoring the
spread of a new virus that has been found in a few dozen people.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan on Sunday reported that it was monitoring new developments surrounding a novel disease known as Langya henipavirus (LayV), which was first detected in late 2018.
So far, the center said, 35 individuals in China have tested positive in recent weeks, Focus Taiwan reported.
None of the 35 known patients have had close contact with each other or been found to have a common point of exposure, suggesting that the spread of the virus has been sporadic in humans at this point. The virus is also known to be found in certain animals, like shrews.
It is unknown at this time if the current spread of the virus is due to transfer from animals, but Chinese authorities are still urging caution. Information is so early that is also unclear if the virus can be transferred from person-to-person, though earlier reports indicate that this is the case.
https://www.newsweek.com/langya-virus-china-detects-new-virus-35-people-1732267
Health officials in China are monitoring the
spread of a new virus that has been found in a few dozen people.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan on Sunday reported that it was monitoring new developments surrounding a novel disease known as Langya henipavirus (LayV), which was first detected in late 2018.
So far, the center said, 35 individuals in China have tested positive in recent weeks, Focus Taiwan reported.
None of the 35 known patients have had close contact with each other or been found to have a common point of exposure, suggesting that the spread of the virus has been sporadic in humans at this point. The virus is also known to be found in certain animals, like shrews.
It is unknown at this time if the current spread of the virus is due to transfer from animals, but Chinese authorities are still urging caution. Information is so early that is also unclear if the virus can be transferred from person-to-person, though earlier reports indicate that this is the case.
https://www.newsweek.com/langya-virus-china-detects-new-virus-35-people-1732267