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New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report
A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.
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All About The New Bat Virus HKU5-CoV-2: Symptoms, How It Can Spread
A newly discovered bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified in China.
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New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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Chinese Team Find Bat Virus Enters Human Cells Via Same Pathway As Covid
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans, Chinese researchers have reported.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
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Marburg Virus: Everything To Know About This Eye Bleed Causing Virus
In this article, we outline the history, causes, signs, prevention and treatment of this virus.
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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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New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report
A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.
-
All About The New Bat Virus HKU5-CoV-2: Symptoms, How It Can Spread
A newly discovered bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified in China.
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New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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Chinese Team Find Bat Virus Enters Human Cells Via Same Pathway As Covid
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans, Chinese researchers have reported.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
-
Marburg Virus: Everything To Know About This Eye Bleed Causing Virus
In this article, we outline the history, causes, signs, prevention and treatment of this virus.
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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.
-
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.
