Hepatitis strain carried by rats makes leap to humans in Hong Kong

Two cases, which emerged close to each other, are thought to be first such cases in the worldResearchers say they have found two patients in Hong Kong who contracted a strain of hepatitis carried by rats, in what appears to be the first known human cases in the world.The finding surprised the researchers, though it wasn ’t immediately clear whether there were significant implications for human health.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Infectious diseases Hong Kong Health Asia Pacific Science Source Type: news