Authors: Benjamin Kaza, Hector C. Aguilar
Year: 2023
Journal: VIRULENCE
DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2023.2273684
Summary
This paper reviews the pathogenesis, replication cycle, epidemiology, genomics, and host responses of henipaviruses, including Nipah (NiV), Hendra (HeV), Langya (LayV), Gamak (GAKV), and CedV.
Key Findings
- Henipaviruses are responsible for a range of respiratory and neurological diseases in humans and animals.
- NiV and HeV are maintained in fruit bat reservoirs and can spillover into humans or animals.
- Recent advances in surveillance have revealed a high number of henipaviral genome sequences distributed across most continents.
- Emerging henipaviruses include Langya (LayV) and Mojiang (MojV), which infect shrews and rats, respectively.
Methodology
- Study Type: Review
Topics
Epidemiology, Clinical, Virology
Relevance
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on henipaviruses, which are important for understanding the emergence and potential threats posed by these viruses.
Source
View the entire paper: File:Pathogenicity and virulance of henipavirus.pdf