Outbreak of Henipavirus Infection, Philippines, 2014

Authors: Paola Katrina G. Ching, Vikki Carr de los Reyes, Maria Nemia Sucaldito, Enrique Tayag, Alah Baby Columna-Vingno, Fedelino F. Malbas Jr., Gilbert C. Bolo Jr., James J. Sejvar, Debbie Eagles, Geoffrey Playford, Erica Dueger, Yoshihiro Kaku, Shigeru Morikawa, Makoto Kuroda, Glenn A. Marsh, Sam McCullough, A. Ruth Foxwell

Year: 2014

Journal: Dispatches

DOI: 10.3201/eid2102.141433

Summary

During 2014, an outbreak of henipavirus infection occurred in southern Philippines among humans and horses, with high fatality rates among humans due to human-to-human and horse-to-human transmission. The likely source of horse infection was fruit bats.

Key Findings

Henipavirus infection caused severe illness among humans and horses in the Philippines in 2014.
High fatality rates were observed among humans.
Transmission occurred between humans and horses, as well as from bats to horses.

Methodology

Study Type: Outbreak Study
Geographic Focus: Southern Philippines
Time Period: 2014

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology

Relevance

This paper highlights the public health threat posed by henipaviruses, with particular focus on Nipah virus and Hendra virus, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance, rapid diagnosis, risk factor investigation, and control measure implementation.

Source

View the entire paper: File:14-1433.pdf