5 days ago · The pathogen, which scientists have named Camp Hill virus, was detected in four northern short-tailed shrews (Blarina brevicauda). The animals were caught in 2021 near a town of the same name in ...

Scientists have identified the Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama, marking its first detection in North America. ... “Another example is Nipah virus which has recorded fatality rates between 40 and 75 per cent in outbreaks in Southeast Asia, including in Malaysia and Bangladesh. Continue reading. Share.

Jan 31, 2025 · Camp Hill virus was found in northern short-tailed shrews, a small mammal with wide distribution across Canada and the US. Dr Parry said more research was needed to understand if it was a threat to people. “The closest known henipavirus to Camp Hill virus that has caused disease in humans is Langya virus, which crossed from shrews to humans ...

6 days ago · A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.

Dec 30, 2024 · Given the divergence from the closest relative, host species, and geographic location, we named the putative virus Camp Hill virus (CHV). CHV reads across all shrews were positive only in kidney tissues, suggesting renal tropism (Appendix Figure 1).

Jan 20, 2025 · The new virus, which the researchers named Camp Hill virus, was found in shrews in Alabama and belongs to a family of viruses called henipavirus (other members include Nipah and Hendra viruses). The identification of this new virus highlights the presence of henipavirus infections in mammals in North America and underscores the remote but real ...

Jan 29, 2025 · A henipavirus, named Camp Hill virus, has been identified in North America, specifically in shrews in Alabama.

Jan 28, 2025 · Camp Hill virus was found in northern short-tailed shrews, a small mammal with wide distribution across Canada and the US. Dr Parry said more research was needed to understand if it was a threat to people.

Jan 29, 2025 · Camp Hill virus was found in northern short-tailed shrews, a small mammal with wide distribution across Canada and the US. Dr Parry said more research was needed to understand if it was a...

4 days ago · The Camp Hill virus belongs to the henipavirus family, which is a large collection of viruses that usually infect bats but can also “spill over” into other mammals, including people. Henipaviruses have the ability to cause encephalitis, a form of brain inflammation, and serious respiratory illnesses in humans.