With continued habitat encroachment and destruction, Langya will not be the last zoonotic virus to make its way into humans.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 15, 2022

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Source:
Why it’s worth keeping ‘close eye’ on new Langya virus that’s infecting dozens in China

Reference:

A Zoonotic Henipavirus in Febrile Patients in China

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