Hendra and Nipah viruses: different and dangerous

Authors: Bryan T. Eaton, Christopher C. Broder, Deborah Middleton, Lin-Fa Wang

Year: 2024

Journal: Nature Reviews Microbiology

DOI: 10.1038/nrmicro1323

Summary

This paper reviews Hendra and Nipah viruses, highly pathogenic paramyxoviruses that have recently emerged from flying foxes to cause serious disease outbreaks in humans and livestock. The review describes the unique genetic constitution, high virulence, and wide host range of these emerging human pathogens.

Key Findings

• Hendra and Nipah viruses are highly pathogenic paramyxoviruses with a bat origin
• They cause serious disease outbreaks in humans and livestock in various locations
• Their unique genetic constitution, high virulence, and wide host range set them apart from other paramyxoviruses

Methodology

• Study Type: Review
• Geographic Focus: Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology, Bats

Relevance

This paper contributes to our understanding of the unique properties and zoonotic potential of Hendra and Nipah viruses.

Source

View the entire paper: File:41579 2006 Article BFnrmicro1323.pdf