• Langya henipavirus (LayV), also known as Langya virus, is a species of henipavirus first detected in the Chinese provinces of Shandong and Henan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Langya henipavirus is classified as a henipavirus in the family Paramyxoviridae. (wikipedia.org)
  • What is Langya henipavirus? (wetogether.care)
  • The Langya henipavirus, which has been found in China's Shandong and Henan provinces, can be transmitted from animals to humans. (wetogether.care)
  • The test results of 25 wild animal species suggest that the shrew (a small insectivorous mammal resembling a mouse) might be a natural reservoir of the Langya henipavirus, as the virus was found in 27 percent of the shrew subjects, the CDC Deputy DG said. (wetogether.care)
  • The investigation identified 35 patients with acute infection of the Langya henipavirus in China's Shandong and Henan provinces, and that 26 of them were infected with the Langya virus only, with no other pathogens. (wetogether.care)
  • The Langya henipavirus, which has been discovered in the Chinese regions of Shandong and Henan, can spread from animals to people. (estradeherald.com)
  • The Langya henipavirus was detected in 27% of the test participants who were shrews, according to the findings of tests on 25 different wild animal species. (estradeherald.com)
  • In China's Shandong and Henan provinces, 35 patients were found to have an acute infection of the Langya henipavirus, and 26 of them alone had the Langya virus and no other infections. (estradeherald.com)
  • And in China, the first human cases of Langya henipavirus have been detected. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • and a review of the emerging Langya henipavirus. (globalbiodefense.com)
  • The virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in the Shandong and Henan provinces of China and symptoms included fever and fatigue, as well as some reporting coughing, nausea, headache, and vomiting. (fox2detroit.com)
  • There have been no deaths or serious illnesses reported in cases of Langya henipavirus, so there is 'no need to panic,' Wang Linfa, an emerging infectious disease professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and one of the researchers involved in the study, told China's state-run, English-language newspaper Global Times . (fox2detroit.com)
  • The virus, named Langya henipavirus or LayV, was found thanks to an early detection system for feverish people with a recent history of exposure to animals in eastern China. (medworm.com)
  • Is Langya Henipavirus, LayV, A New Virus Threat? (medworm.com)
  • In August 2022, a new Henipavirus species (Langya virus, LayV) was identified among febrile human cases in eastern China. (cdc.gov)
  • One researcher commented in the NEJM that henipaviruses do not typically spread between people, and thus LayV would be unlikely to become a pandemic, stating: "The only henipavirus that has showed some sign of human-to-human transmission is the Nipah virus and that requires very close contact. (wikipedia.org)
  • On August 4, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) described the virus called Langya (LayV) , reported in patients in Eastern China. (crackias.com)
  • Subsequent investigations identified 35 patients with acute LayV infection in the Shandong and Henan provinces of China, the communique explains. (crackias.com)
  • In all except nine patients, LayV was the only pathogen isolated, indicating no other infection was present that could have caused the symptoms. (crackias.com)
  • The NEJM letter says that contact tracing of nine patients with 15 close-contact family members revealed no close-contact LayV transmission, but acknowledges that the sample size was too small to effectively determine the status of human-to-human transmission for LayV. (crackias.com)
  • The newly-emerged Langya virus (LayV), classified as a henipavirus in the Paramyxoviridae family and closely related to the Mojianghenipavirus, has raised concerns among public health authorities worldwide. (jogh.org)
  • Timely diagnosis of LayV infections and the use of established prevention methods can significantly reduce the global burden of diseases [ 2 ]. (jogh.org)
  • From its emergence in 2018, 35 cases of LayV infection have been reported, all in eastern China. (jogh.org)
  • Farmers and manufacturing workers are the populations most vulnerable to LayV [ 7 , 11 ], as research has shown that proximity to animals and working in agricultural settings are linked to LayV virus infection. (jogh.org)
  • Specifically, LayV is most closely related to the Mojiang henipavirus, which was discovered in 2012 in southern China and linked to the deaths of three miners , according to researchers. (fox2detroit.com)
  • The Henipavirus which is also known as Langya virus , henipavirus (LayV) has affected more than 30 people in eastern China 's Henan and Shangdong provinces. (northeasternchronicle.in)
  • Contact tracing of nine patients with 15 close contact family members did not reveal close contact LayV transmission. (indutri.com)
  • Enveloped, single-stranded RNA viruses in the genus Henipavirus , family Paramyxovirus can infect humans. (cdc.gov)
  • NiV is a member of the Henipavirus genus, and, like other Henipaviruses, is zoonotic, with the animal reservoir being fruit bats. (miregion7.com)
  • The organism which causes Nipah Virus (NiV) encephalitis is an RNA or Ribonucleic acid virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Henipavirus, and is closely related to Hendra virus. (jagranjosh.com)
  • Despite its low global prevalence, this novel virus could lead to a global public health crisis, especially due to the potential high mortality from earlier species of the henipavirus genus, which is why it cannot be underestimated [ 7 , 8 ]. (jogh.org)
  • FILE - Nipah virus, which is also from the Paramyxoviridae family and the genus Henipavirus, is pictured. (fox2detroit.com)
  • Mojiang virus, along with two other Henipavirus species-Cedar virus and Ghanaian bat virus-are not known to cause human disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Its closest relative, the Mojiang henipavirus, is the only other henipavirus not to be found primarily in bats. (wikipedia.org)
  • These six structural proteins determine its closest genetic linkage with other henipaviruses like Mojiang henipavirus [ 8 ]. (jogh.org)
  • Of the 6 identified Henipavirus species, Hendra virus and Nipah virus are highly virulent emerging pathogens that cause outbreaks in humans and are associated with high case-fatality ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • Given the high death rate from infection by henipaviruses, their ability to cause infection in multiple organs including the brain, and their unique ability to spread to humans from bats via a wide range of animal species including horses and dogs, doctors need a safe way to neutralise them," says Dr Elliott Geoffrey Playford from Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia. (eurekalert.org)
  • Infections in humans result in severe respiratory and neurological disease with a high case fatality. (pasteur.fr)
  • DOH CLCHD Infectious Diseases Cluster Nurse V Joseph Michael Manlutac said Henipavirus, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, poses a significant health concern. (iorbitnews.com)
  • In recent years, newly recognized sequelae identified in human cases has highlighted the importance of continued investigations of non-lethal infection both in humans and animal models. (cdc.gov)
  • The pigs most likely became infected by eating infected fruit dropped into the pig stalls by bats from overhanging trees, and then passed the infection on to humans. (news-medical.net)
  • Nipah Virus: Nipah Virus causes severe infection in humans and animals and get its name from the village of Malaysia where first time it was first identified. (jagranjosh.com)
  • Hendra virus causes infection in horses and then in humans which was first reported in Australia in 1994 . (jagranjosh.com)
  • NiV infection is a zoonotic disease (disease transmitted to humans from animals) that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. (bankexamstoday.com)
  • Symptoms of Nipah virus infection in humans range from asymptomatic to mild or severe acute respiratory infection or fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain's active tissues). (biologicalweapons.news)
  • Dromedary camels have been shown to also carry the virus, and are thought to be the main source of infections in humans. (cepi.net)
  • Coughing, muscle pains, nausea, headaches and vomiting were also reported as symptoms of infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals with signs and symptoms of henipavirus shall be appropriately triaged to ensure proper referral and timely management," he furthered. (iorbitnews.com)
  • Some of the patients who have been infected with the virus developed symptoms including fever, fatigue, a cough, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, headache and vomiting. (wetogether.care)
  • Let us study through this article about the Nipah Virus, symptoms of Nipah Virus infection, prevention and cure etc. (jagranjosh.com)
  • It typically takes five to fourteen days for symptoms of an infection to start to appear. (jagranjosh.com)
  • Initial symptoms of the infection are non-specific, making detection quite challenging. (biologicalweapons.news)
  • Treatment options typically include pain management, respiratory support, hydration and rest for mild cases, or intensive supportive care for patients with severe respiratory or neurological symptoms. (biologicalweapons.news)
  • The pathogen belongs to the henipavirus family, closely associated with Nipah and Hendra viruses, and was noticed to cause fever, and respiratory symptoms among 35 people in China since 2018. (crackias.com)
  • The symptoms of disease may vary from case to case, with a clinical spectrum ranging from infection with no symptoms, mild respiratory illness to severe respiratory disease and death. (cepi.net)
  • MERS-CoV infection typically causes respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath and pneumonia. (cepi.net)
  • The patient did not have fever, aches, weakness, pain or other symptoms typical of the disease. (co19debate.com)
  • In most mild cases, patients experience flu-like symptoms. (indutri.com)
  • Researchers tracked symptoms in patients to see how badly people were affected by the virus. (indutri.com)
  • [12] The patient died 12 days after the onset of symptoms. (mdwiki.org)
  • As of August 2022, researchers have identified a total of 35 non-fatal human cases of Langya virus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • It has been announced in 35 patients from 2018 to August 2022. (wikipedia.org)
  • Case-fatality ratios for Nipah virus infection are 40%-70% but have been 100% in some human outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the number of outbreaks has been small so far, Henipavirus diseases have been placed on the WHO list of diseases with epidemic potential that are a priority for research because there are no, or insufficient, countermeasures. (eurekalert.org)
  • the control of filovirus outbreaks can be greatly enhanced by timely laboratory confirmation of infection or the identification of alternative disease processes. (liverpool.ac.uk)
  • Project Firstline continues to build on the infection control Micro-Learn Training series with the release of the newest topic on cough and congestion. (miregion7.com)
  • This micro-learn topic reinforces common infection risks associated with cough and congestion, so healthcare workers can take practical steps to stop the spread of germs and protect patients and themselves from viral respiratory infections, like flu, RSV, and COVID-19. (miregion7.com)
  • The patients-mainly farmers-also reported fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and aches, with several developing blood-cell abnormalities and signs of liver and kidney damage. (medworm.com)
  • The first ever treatment for preventing a group of viruses from causing potentially lethal infections has been tested in a phase I clinical trial, and was found to be safe and able to neutralise the viruses, according to results from 40 patients published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. (eurekalert.org)
  • When there's a possible case of henipavirus infection, or people suspect they might have been exposed to one of the viruses, there often isn't time to confirm a diagnosis before it could be become too late to do anything about it," says Dr Heidi Carroll from Queensland Health, Australia. (eurekalert.org)
  • Title : Proposed Update of Patient Placement and PPE Recommendations for Andes and Nipah Viruses (Appendix A) Personal Author(s) : Kofman, Aaron Corporate Authors(s) : National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. (cdc.gov)
  • Authorities said, the patients did not have close contact with each other or common exposure history, suggesting that human infections might be sporadic. (wetogether.care)
  • Authorities claimed that because the patients were not in close proximity to one another or shared an exposure history, it is possible that human illnesses are random. (estradeherald.com)
  • NiV Infection can be prevented by avoiding exposure of infected people without protective gear. (bankexamstoday.com)
  • It was discovered during routine sentinel surveillance of patients who had fever and reported a recent history of exposure to animals in eastern China. (crackias.com)
  • To determine the source or animal origin of the infection, since the patients, mostly farmers, revealed close exposure to animals before they fell sick, scientists drew blood from farm animals and small animals. (crackias.com)
  • There was no close contact or common exposure history among the patients, which suggests that 'the infection in the human population may be sporadic,' the scientists wrote. (fox2detroit.com)
  • The article said: 'There was no history of close contact or shared exposure among patients, suggesting that infection in the human population may have been rare and/or incidental (sporadic). (indutri.com)
  • Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development Infectious Diseases Cluster Nurse V Joseph Michael Manlutac emphasizes the crucial role of a One Health approach in preventing Henipavirus infection, stressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. (iorbitnews.com)
  • A study titled "A Zoonotic Henipavirus in Febrile Patients in China" that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday said that a new henipavirus associated with a fever-causing human illness was identified in China. (wetogether.care)
  • The New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday released a paper titled "A Zoonotic Henipavirus in Febrile Patients in China" that reported the discovery of a brand-new henipavirus linked to a fever-producing human ailment in China. (estradeherald.com)
  • In a letter published in NEJM , a team of researchers from China and Singapore led by Xiao-Ai Zhang, Hao Li, et al say: "In our study, a newly identified henipavirus of probable animal origin was associated with febrile illness, a finding that warrants further investigation to better understand associated human illness. (crackias.com)
  • As per reports, the virus was reportedly found in the throat samples from Febrile patients in the above-mentioned provinces. (northeasternchronicle.in)
  • Adherence to strict infection prevention protocols in health care settings is essential. (cepi.net)
  • Both Hendra and Nipah virus infections can cause a severe influenza-like illness with dizziness, headache, fever, and myalgias. (cdc.gov)
  • Manlutac also urged the public to remain vigilant, emphasizing that henipavirus transmission can occur through various means such as direct contact with infected animals and their body fluids, as well as close contact with a person infected with the Nipah Virus. (iorbitnews.com)
  • Nipah virus (NiV) infectious can cause mild to severe disease and can result in death 40-70% of infections. (miregion7.com)
  • Infection caused by to Nipah virus is an emerging disease and till now there is no drug to treat the illness and no vaccine to prevent it. (jagranjosh.com)
  • What is Nipah Virus (NiV) Infection? (bankexamstoday.com)
  • Six new laboratory-confirmed cases of the deadly Nipah virus infection have been reported in Kozhikode, a city in the state of Kerala in India. (biologicalweapons.news)
  • During this first outbreak, the Nipah virus also spread to neighboring Singapore, which reported 11 infections and one death. (biologicalweapons.news)
  • Pteropid fruit bats (flying foxes) are Henipavirus reservoir hosts. (cdc.gov)
  • This observation has given rise to the hypothesis that infection could have occurred from eating the same fruits that fruit bats fed on during the night. (news-medical.net)
  • Presumably, first incidence of NiV infection occurred when pigs in Malaysian farms came in contact with fruit bats who had lost their habitats due to deforestation. (bankexamstoday.com)
  • The ability of a pathogenic virus to lie dormant within a cell (latent infection). (lookformedical.com)
  • Currently, there is no licensed treatment or vaccine available for henipavirus infection. (iorbitnews.com)
  • filovirus vaccine research efforts still need to determine the roles of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses in protection from ebola virus infection. (liverpool.ac.uk)
  • We found that like non-adapted wild-type EBOV, guinea pig-adapted EBOV resulted in widespread tissue infection, variably associated with tissue pathology, and alterations in clinical and immunological analytes in the absence of overt disease. (cdc.gov)
  • infection with ebola virus causes a severe disease accompanied by high mortality rates, and there are no licensed vaccines or therapies available for human use. (liverpool.ac.uk)
  • Another person has been shifted to isolation ward at Ernakulam Medical College as the patient had fever and sore throat. (indiatimes.com)
  • Two nurses who are treating the patient at a private hospital also complained of sore throat and fever. (indiatimes.com)
  • Nipah transmission is facilitated by cultural and health care practices in which friends and family members care for ill patients. (cdc.gov)
  • The minister said that none of the family members of the 23-year-old patient showed any sign of Nipah infection. (indiatimes.com)
  • However, it is pertinent that the health officials get consent from either the patient or family members before administering the drug. (indiatimes.com)
  • Langya virus, another zoonotic virus, has specialists' interest after 35 cases of infection were discovered in China. (estradeherald.com)
  • The virus was named after the town this patient lived in - Langya in the Shandong province in China. (crackias.com)
  • The virus has recently been linked to the transfer of infections from animals to people in Eastern China. (jogh.org)
  • A proper diagnostic tool for early diagnosis of CHIKV infection is crucial to facilitate patient management and control virus transmission at the earliest stage of outbreak. (bvsalud.org)
  • Among 35 identified human infections so far, none seems to be the result of human-to-human transmission. (jogh.org)
  • But they added that the sample size of patients was too small to fully rule out human-to-human transmission. (fox2detroit.com)
  • clinical management of patients and deceased during the ebola outbreak from october to december 2003 in republic of congo]. (liverpool.ac.uk)
  • [4] [11] Compared to the patients who did not receive ribavirin, the patient who was treated with it had a shorter and less severe clinical course. (mdwiki.org)
  • Signs of autonomic instability such as hypersalivation, hyperthermia and hyperventilation may occur.10 The neurological status of the patient deteriorates over a period of up to 12 days, and the patient either dies abruptly from cardiac or respiratory arrest, or lapses into a coma. (studyres.com)
  • the results of this study help identify patients that should be targeted for interventions such as isolation measures if resources are insufficient to cover all suspected Nipah cases. (pasteur.fr)
  • Most cases had leukopenia, pointing to their compromised immunity against infections. (jogh.org)
  • As of 17 April there were 105 cases of XBB.1.16 - also known as Arcturus - in England, with infections located in all regions apart from the North East. (co19debate.com)
  • But unlike what happened in Malaysia, infections occurred without an intermediate animal host (pigs). (biologicalweapons.news)
  • The virus has so far affected 35 people and is known to kill up to three quaters of human beings in case of severe infection. (northeasternchronicle.in)
  • Please note that medical information found on this website is designed to support, not to replace the relationship between patient and physician/doctor and the medical advice they may provide. (news-medical.net)
  • As a reminder, each micro-learn package includes a user guide, discussion guide, and ready-to-use job aid, making it easy for healthcare leaders to fit infection control training into their busy schedules. (miregion7.com)
  • These included healthcare workers who have come into contact with the patients or their samples. (biologicalweapons.news)
  • Delivering the Best and Cost-Effective Healthcare to Patients with Multiple Co-Morbidities: Shall All Physicians be Internal Medicine Accredited Before Specialization? (ams.edu.sg)
  • Of the 35 people infected with the virus, 26 were identified as not showing signs of another infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • MERS-CoV can infect people of any age, however middle-aged adults are at highest risk of infection. (cepi.net)
  • Approximately 35% of people with confirmed MERS-CoV infection have died. (cepi.net)
  • This infection can affect human beings and the virus can also spread from person to person. (jagranjosh.com)
  • Medical officials treating NiV-infected patients should take proper precautions like washing hands, using a gown, or cap mask, wearing gloves etc. (jagranjosh.com)