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Hendra virus: what do we know?
Abstract: Hendra virus infection is an emerging infectious disease that is not well understood. Most cases of Hendra virus infection have occurred in Queensland, with one case in a horse in NSW. Hendra virus infection has a high mortality rate in horses and humans and as cases could occur anywhere in Australia it is important to be ready for prompt action should an outbreak occur in NSW. This paper: reviews the current knowledge on Hendra virus infection including methods for preventing the disease; explains the animal health and human health response for an outbreak within NSW; and discusses possible future avenues for post-exposure prophylaxis and prevention by vaccination.
Publication Date: 2011-07-26 PubMed ID: 21781619DOI: 10.1071/NB10077Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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This article explores Hendra virus infection, predominantly impacting Queensland but with potential for nationwide Australian outbreak, and its serious consequences for both horses and humans. The paper reviews current knowledge about the infection, looks into methods of preventing the disease, explains potential healthcare responses, and discusses future paths for prevention and prophylaxis.
Understanding Hendra Virus Infection
In this research, detailed examination is given to the Hendra virus—a viral infection that is not well understood—with the majority of infections reported in Queensland, Australia. The Hendra virus is a deadly disease for both horses and humans, leading to a high mortality rate. Understanding and exploration of
- The nature of the Hendra virus
- Causes of its infection
- Transmission patterns
- The geographical reach of the virus
have been emphasized in this study.
Preventing Hendra Virus Infection
One major aspect of this study is a review of the current preventive measures against the Hendra virus. These measures are vital to control the widespread occurrence of this virus and these may include
- Vaccination of horses, as they’re regarded as the primary host of this virus.
- Promotion of adequate hygiene practices in handling horses or any infected animals.
- Potential use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in high-risk areas or situations
Managing Hendra Virus Outbreak
The study outlines the steps required to manage a potential outbreak of the Hendra virus in New South Wales (NSW), beyond its prevalent region of Queensland. This section discusses
- Immediate reporting of suspected outbreaks.
- Appropriate quarantining of infected animals.
- The need for comprehensive tracing and testing of all potentially exposed animals and humans.
Future Recommendations
Finally, this paper discusses potential future strategies for the prevention and post-exposure prophylaxis of the Hendra virus. Such strategies could include
- Development of human vaccines.
- Improved equine vaccines.
- Research into antiviral agents to combat the virus post-exposure.
These recommendations show a keen interest in advanced scientific research for better control over the Hendra virus infection.
Cite This Article
APA
Hess IM, Massey PD, Walker B, Middleton DJ, Wright TM.
(2011).
Hendra virus: what do we know?
N S W Public Health Bull, 22(5-6), 118-122.
https://doi.org/10.1071/NB10077 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- NSW Public Health Officer Training Program, NSW Department of Health.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Communicable Disease Control / methods
- Communicable Diseases, Emerging / epidemiology
- Communicable Diseases, Emerging / virology
- Disease Outbreaks
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Hendra Virus / isolation & purification
- Henipavirus Infections / diagnosis
- Henipavirus Infections / epidemiology
- Henipavirus Infections / prevention & control
- Henipavirus Infections / transmission
- Henipavirus Infections / virology
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horse Diseases / transmission
- Horse Diseases / virology
- Horses
- Humans
- Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
- Queensland / epidemiology
- Zoonoses / transmission
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