Hendra Virus

Hendra Virus: Introduction

Hendra Virus: Hendra virus was first recognized in 1994 after an outbreak affecting racehorses and humans occurred in Queensland, Australia. ... more about Hendra Virus.

Hendra Virus: A paramyxoviridae virus that is transmitted from animals to humans from body fluids and excretions. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hendra Virus is available below.

Symptoms of Hendra Virus

• Respiratory illness
• Flu-like illness
• Fever
• Drowsiness
• Coma
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Hendra Virus: Complications

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Causes of Hendra Virus

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Disease Topics Related To Hendra Virus

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• Influenza-like illness
• Encephalitis
• Headache
• Acute respiratory syndrome
• Acute neurpological syndrome
• Hendra virus infection
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Hendra Virus: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Hendra Virus

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Article Excerpts about Hendra Virus

Hendra virus was first recognized in 1994 after an outbreak affecting racehorses and humans occurred in Queensland, Australia. Infection appear to have been acquired from intimate contact with infected horses via probable exposure to blood or other body fluids or excretions. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Hendra Virus: CDC-OC)

Definitions of Hendra Virus:

A species of HENIPAVIRUS first identified in Australia in 1994 in HORSES and transmitted to humans. The natural host appears to be fruit bats (PTEROPUS). - (Source - Diseases Database)

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