It’s related to another virus with a 70% mortality rate in humans…šŸ˜³šŸ˜³

I was stunned to read that scientists who once predicted COVID are now warning about a fresh pathogenā€”and, according to them, thisĀ new virus threatens all of mankind. Traces of whatā€™s being called the ā€œCamp Hill virusā€ were detected in shrews in Alabama, raising eyebrows because itā€™s closely related to Nipah and Hendraā€”viruses with mortality rates around 70% in people.

The Strange Discovery in Alabama

Researchers stumbled upon the Camp Hill virus while examining the frozen organs of shrews collected back in 2021. Spotting a henipavirus (the family that includes Nipah) in North America is unusual enough, but the real worry is that we may have similar viruses lurking undetected. Nipah, for instance, can lead to severe respiratory problems, seizures, and inflammation of the brain, with a death rate thatā€™s downright alarming. So, experts canā€™t help but take notice.

Are Humans at Risk?

Itā€™s important not to panic yet. According to lead researcher Rhys Parry, thereā€™s no confirmed human infection from the Camp Hill virus so far, and the chances remain unclear. Still, that caution hasnā€™t stopped others from voicing concern. Dr. David Dyjack of the National Environment Health Association pointed out that if the virus were to jump to humansā€”and cause kidney damage akin to whatā€™s been observed in animalsā€”thisĀ new virus threatens all of mankindĀ at a potentially massive scale.

Time for Caution

Weā€™re all understandably on edge since living through the chaos of COVID. Whether itā€™s HMPV or another newcomer, public health professionals have learned that staying ahead of emerging pathogens is crucial. While the Camp Hill virus may never reach pandemic status, the potential link to high-mortality cousins is enough for many to call for extra vigilance. After all, as Dyjack himself puts it, if a virus with a 70% fatality rate found an efficient way to spread among humans, that could mean very big trouble. Letā€™s hope that doesnā€™t happenā€”but in the meantime, letā€™s not ignore early warning signs of aĀ new virus threatens all of mankindĀ scenario.

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