There is no evidence that the new virus can be transmitted from person to person.
The Langya henipaviruses or LayV was found thanks to an early detection system for people with a history of exposure to animals. The patients also reported fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and aches, with several developing blood-cell abnormality. All were still alive.
According to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine, 26 of the 35 patients were diagnosed with LayV. They had no evidence that they had been in close contact or that they had a common exposure history. The henipaviruses were found in 27% of shrews, suggesting the mammals may be a natural source.
Researchers from Beijing, Singapore and Australia want to better understand the problem. Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control is paying attention to the report and will begin screening for the virus.
Where are we going to find the origin of the coronaviruses?
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, zoonosis is the spread of germs from animals to humans. The majority of the time they cause limited disease and die out. More tracking systems have been put in place after Covid-19.
Linda Lew helped with the project.
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