Hendra Virus

Hendra virus (HeV) emerged as a zoonotic pathogen in the 1990s, causing low morbidity but high mortality in humans and horses. Pteropid bats are the natural reservoir of HeV and other important zoonotic viruses such as Nipah and Ebola viruses. Equivac HeV, manufactured by Zoetis (Parkville, Victoria, Australia), is the only commercially available vaccine for horses. There is no commercial vaccine for humans. The epidemiology, clinical features, pathology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of HeV will be reviewed.

Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Xueli Wang, Jessica C. Wise, Allison J. Stewart Source Type: research