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Pandemic danger! New Camp Hill virus discovered in Alabama
A new virus, Camp Hill virus, has been discovered in Alabama. Experts warn of potential health risks for people.
Pandemic danger! New Camp Hill virus discovered in Alabama
A new pandemic alarm comes from the USA! Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have discovered the so-called Camp Hill virus in northern short-tailed shrews in the state of Alabama. This virus belongs to the henipavirus family, which also includes the dreaded Nipah virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 70 percent. Experts warn that the newly found virus could pose a serious threat to humanity if it ever spreads to humans, as [oe24] reports.
Public health expert David Dyjack expressed concern and stated that the virus could potentially have very high mortality rates. If the virus were to mutate and interact with humans, it could cause kidney problems, similar to those seen in infected animals. However, no person has yet been infected with the Camp Hill virus, meaning little is known about its effects. However, other viruses in this family can cause serious health problems such as inflammation of the spinal cord, shortness of breath and even kidney damage, making the situation even more alarming as [RTL] reports that there is generally little understanding about the transmissibility and symptoms of the virus.
Expert opinions vary
According to the information, the alarm signal was not shared by all scientists. Epidemiologist Dr. Donald Burke, who has predicted pandemics in the past, is more optimistic and says the Camp Hill virus is unlikely to cause an epidemic. According to him, it should be noted that the discovery of a new henipavirus must initially be taken seriously, but does not currently pose an immediate threat. Still, questions remain about how the virus might evolve, especially if it turns out it can be airborne, something Dyjack called "very concerning."
The focus is now on further research. The scientists have found genetic material from the Camp Hill virus in tissue samples from the shrews and now need to determine whether and how this virus could potentially spread to humans. The coming months will determine whether or not the Camp Hill virus could become a serious global health threat. Developments are being monitored closely because no one really wants to experience a global pandemic.