Outbreak of Henipavirus Infection, Philippines, 2014

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Authors

Paola Katrina Ching · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Vikki Carr de los Reyes · Department of Health

Maria Nemia Sucaldito · World Health Organization - Philippines

Enrique Tayag · National Institute of Infectious Diseases

Alah Baby Columna-Vingno · World Health Organization - Philippines

Fedelino F. Malbas · Department of Health

Gilbert C. Bolo

Abstract

During 2014, henipavirus infection caused severe illness among humans and horses in southern Philippines; fatality rates among humans were high. Horse-to-human and human-to-human transmission occurred. The most likely source of horse infection was fruit bats. Ongoing surveillance is needed for rapid diagnosis, risk factor investigation, control measure implementation, and further virus characterization.

Topics & Keywords

Virology and Viral Diseases Viral Infections and Vectors Vector-Borne Animal Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 328-331

DOI: 10.3201/eid2102.141433

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