A Comparative Assessment of the Pathogenic Potential of Newly Discovered Henipaviruses.

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Title: A Comparative Assessment of the Pathogenic Potential of Newly Discovered Henipaviruses.
Authors: Meier, Kristina, Olejnik, Judith, Hume, Adam J., Mühlberger, Elke
Source: Pathogens; Jul2024, Vol. 13 Issue 7, p587, 22p
Subject Terms: HENDRA virus, HENIPAVIRUSES, NIPAH virus, VIRAL transmission, NUCLEOTIDE sequencing
Geographic Terms: GHANA
Abstract: Recent advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies have led to the discovery of a plethora of previously unknown viruses in animal samples. Some of these newly detected viruses are closely related to human pathogens. A prime example are the henipaviruses. Both Nipah (NiV) and Hendra virus (HeV) cause severe disease in humans. Henipaviruses are of zoonotic origin, and animal hosts, including intermediate hosts, play a critical role in viral transmission to humans. The natural reservoir hosts of NiV and HeV seem to be restricted to a few fruit bat species of the Pteropus genus in distinct geographic areas. However, the recent discovery of novel henipa- and henipa-like viruses suggests that these viruses are far more widespread than was originally thought. To date, these new viruses have been found in a wide range of animal hosts, including bats, shrews, and rodents in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. Since these viruses are closely related to human pathogens, it is important to learn whether they pose a threat to human health. In this article, we summarize what is known about the newly discovered henipaviruses, highlight differences to NiV and HeV, and discuss their pathogenic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Complementary Index
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ISSN:20760817
DOI:10.3390/pathogens13070587
Published in:Pathogens
Language:English