Henipaviruses—A constant threat to livestock and humans
Susann Kummer, Denise-Carina Kranz
Abstract
In this review, we highlight the risk to livestock and humans from infections with henipaviruses , which belong to the virus family Paramyxoviridae. We provide a comprehensive overview of documented outbreaks of Nipah and Hendra virus infections affecting livestock and humans and assess the burden on the economy and health systems. In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, attention must be paid to emerging viruses and infectious diseases, as transmission routes can be rapid and worldwide.
Topics & Concepts
LivestockOutbreakHendra VirusTransmission (telecommunications)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Emerging infectious diseaseEnvironmental healthVirologyMedicineBiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseEbola virusEcologyComputer scienceTelecommunicationsPathologyVirology and Viral DiseasesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyViral Infections and Vectors