Langya virus, which has now infected 35 people in China, is a close relative. Stock image of a 3D rendered Nipah virus particle. The Nipah virus is zoonotic, having evolved in fruit bats .

New Langya virus found in China could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ for undiscovered pathogens, researchers say By Simone McCarthy , CNN 6 minute read ...

Gurley said the Langya virus most genetically resembles the Moijang virus. Although the report may inform scientists, Duprex said, people “shouldn’t go into panic mode every time there’s a ...

The cases of Langya virus, a new type of henipavirus, were documented from 2018 to 2021. There are no signs of human-to-human spread. Aug. 10, 2022, 5:54 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 11, 2022, 10:29 AM EDT ...

They found Langya virus antibodies in some goats and dogs as well as viral RNA in a large number of shrews. Because of this, researchers think that some species of shrew carry Langya virus.

Scientists have identified a new pathogen called the Langya virus in 35 people in China from August 2018 to August 2021. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

The Langya henipavirus (LayV) appears to have jumped from other animals to humans for the first ... More time. And shrews may be the natural reservoir for this novel virus.

Among the 35 patients, 26 were found to be infected only with the Langya virus. All of the 26 had a fever, with around half showing fatigue, decreased white blood cell count and cough.

The Langya henipavirus — or LayV — appears to be jumping from animals in parts of China, nearly three years after the coronavirus pandemic started there.

Langya, which has reportedly caused symptoms including coughing, fatigue, headaches and vomiting, is a member of the Hendra virus and the Nipah virus family.