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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Spread, Symptoms, and Global Concerns
Rwanda's first Marburg virus outbreak has resulted in 11 deaths. Health officials are responding with clinical trials to address the spread. The virus, related to Ebola, can cause severe haemorrhagic fever and is often linked to fruit bats.
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Explained: What Is Deadly Marburg Virus That Originates From Bats
At least six people have died in Rwanda's first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus. Sabin Nsanzimana, the country's health minister, confirmed that most of the victims were healthcare workers in a hospital intensive care unit.
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This Kenya Cave, Believed To Be Source Of Ebola, Could Cause Next Pandemic
The 600-foot-deep cave has been continuously dug and expanded by elephants, only to have disease-carrying bats make it their home.
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Forget Bats And Rats, This 'Animal' Spreads More Viruses Than Any Other
A new study reveals a surprising fact: humans are actually spreading more viruses to animals than we receive from them. This is due to our large population size, global reach, and activities that stress wildlife.
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Oxford Scientists Launch First Human Vaccine Trials For Nipah Virus
Nipah virus is carried by fruit bats and may also be transmitted by contact with infected animals or from person to person via close contact.
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New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
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Possibility Of Nipah Virus Presence In Bats In Kerala's Wayanad
State Health Minister Veena George said that the Indian Council of Medical Research gave this information based on its studies of the bat samples collected by it.
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New Nipah Strain In Kerala Less Infectious, Has High Death Rate: Minister
Teams from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune would arrive in Kerala during the day to set up a mobile lab at Kozhikode Medical College to test for Nipah and carry out survey of bats, the state government said in the assembly today.
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Khosta-2: All You Need To Know About Russian Bat Virus That Could Infect Humans
Sarbecovirus, to which Khosta-2 and SARS-CoV-2 belong, is a subgroup of coronaviruses.
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Researchers Find Bat Virus Khosta-2 In Russia, Say It Could Infect Humans
Researchers have discovered a virus in Russian bats that might pose complications for the human population.
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Why Australia's Covid Cases Are Rising, Again
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted away Covid-19 worries three days ahead of federal elections, claiming many reported deaths are not caused by the virus and vowing not to interfere in people's lives.
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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Coronavirus
Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, which is spreading among bats in South Africa. In their study, the scientists say that the virus may pose a threat to humans in the future.
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Nipah Antibodies Detected In Two Varieties Of Bats: Kerala Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said antibodies against Nipah virus were found in the samples of two varieties of bats by National Institute of Virology in Pune, giving credence to the speculation that bats were the spreaders of deadly infection
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Bats With Covid-Like Viruses Found In China's Neighbour Laos: Study
Scientists have discovered another clue to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, with bats living in caves in Laos found to be carrying a similar pathogen that experts suggest could potentially infect humans directly.
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Virology Centre Team Collects Samples In Kerala To Find Nipah Source
A team of health officials from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune today collected samples from fruit-eating bats to find the source of the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, informed the public relations department of the state government.
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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Spread, Symptoms, and Global Concerns
Rwanda's first Marburg virus outbreak has resulted in 11 deaths. Health officials are responding with clinical trials to address the spread. The virus, related to Ebola, can cause severe haemorrhagic fever and is often linked to fruit bats.
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Explained: What Is Deadly Marburg Virus That Originates From Bats
At least six people have died in Rwanda's first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus. Sabin Nsanzimana, the country's health minister, confirmed that most of the victims were healthcare workers in a hospital intensive care unit.
-
This Kenya Cave, Believed To Be Source Of Ebola, Could Cause Next Pandemic
The 600-foot-deep cave has been continuously dug and expanded by elephants, only to have disease-carrying bats make it their home.
-
Forget Bats And Rats, This 'Animal' Spreads More Viruses Than Any Other
A new study reveals a surprising fact: humans are actually spreading more viruses to animals than we receive from them. This is due to our large population size, global reach, and activities that stress wildlife.
-
Oxford Scientists Launch First Human Vaccine Trials For Nipah Virus
Nipah virus is carried by fruit bats and may also be transmitted by contact with infected animals or from person to person via close contact.
-
New Bat Virus With Potential To Infect Humans Discovered In Thailand: Report
The new virus which is yet to be named was found in a Thai cave where local farmers source bat faeces to fertilise their fields.
-
Possibility Of Nipah Virus Presence In Bats In Kerala's Wayanad
State Health Minister Veena George said that the Indian Council of Medical Research gave this information based on its studies of the bat samples collected by it.
-
New Nipah Strain In Kerala Less Infectious, Has High Death Rate: Minister
Teams from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune would arrive in Kerala during the day to set up a mobile lab at Kozhikode Medical College to test for Nipah and carry out survey of bats, the state government said in the assembly today.
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Khosta-2: All You Need To Know About Russian Bat Virus That Could Infect Humans
Sarbecovirus, to which Khosta-2 and SARS-CoV-2 belong, is a subgroup of coronaviruses.
-
Researchers Find Bat Virus Khosta-2 In Russia, Say It Could Infect Humans
Researchers have discovered a virus in Russian bats that might pose complications for the human population.
-
Why Australia's Covid Cases Are Rising, Again
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted away Covid-19 worries three days ahead of federal elections, claiming many reported deaths are not caused by the virus and vowing not to interfere in people's lives.
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NeoCov Discovered In Bats: What Chinese Researchers Say About New Coronavirus
Chinese researchers have discovered a new kind of coronavirus, NeoCov, which is spreading among bats in South Africa. In their study, the scientists say that the virus may pose a threat to humans in the future.
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Nipah Antibodies Detected In Two Varieties Of Bats: Kerala Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said antibodies against Nipah virus were found in the samples of two varieties of bats by National Institute of Virology in Pune, giving credence to the speculation that bats were the spreaders of deadly infection
-
Bats With Covid-Like Viruses Found In China's Neighbour Laos: Study
Scientists have discovered another clue to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, with bats living in caves in Laos found to be carrying a similar pathogen that experts suggest could potentially infect humans directly.
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Virology Centre Team Collects Samples In Kerala To Find Nipah Source
A team of health officials from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune today collected samples from fruit-eating bats to find the source of the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, informed the public relations department of the state government.
