Authors: Shania Sanchez, Hinh Ly
Year: 2023
Journal: VIRULENCE
DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2022.2154188
Summary#
A new virus, Langya henipavirus (LayV), has been identified in China and has infected 35 individuals as of August 2021, causing respiratory symptoms but no known human fatalities. LayV is genetically related to Nipah and Hendra viruses, which can cause fatal human diseases.
Key Findings#
- LayV has infected 35 individuals in China as of August 2021
- LayV causes respiratory symptoms but no known human fatalities
- LayV is genetically related to Nipah and Hendra viruses
Methodology#
- Study Type: Editorial
- Geographic Focus: Shandong and Henan provinces in China
- Time Period: April 2018 to August 2021
Topics#
Viruses, Epidemiology
Relevance#
LayV, a new virus genetically related to Nipah and Hendra viruses, poses a potential public health concern due to its ability to cause respiratory symptoms and its genetic capacity to evolve in infected hosts.