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Scientists Discover 20 New Bat Viruses in Yunnan, Including Hendra and Nipah Relatives
- Researchers captured 142 Leschenault's rousette fruit bats in Yunnan province, discovering 20 new viruses along with a bacteria species and a new parasite in their kidneys.
- Henipavirus 1 and 2 show genetic similarities to Hendra and Nipah viruses, raising concern among scientists.
- Experts stress the need for surveillance and habitat protection to reduce disease risks, as highlighted by Associate Professor Vinod Balasubramaniam.
- The study highlights the danger of human interference in natural environments, leading to more infections, as stated by Dr. Alison Peel.
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The viruses were detected in rats living near villages in southwestern China. Henipavirus is known for its high mortality rates in humans.
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Virus Discovery Among Bats in China Fruit Orchards Draw Exposure Concerns
Bats living among the orchards of Yunnan province in southwest China have been found harboring a variety of unknown pathogens in their kidneys, including two that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses.
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