Henipavirus infection

Definition:

Hendra virus and Nipah virus are members of a new genus, Henipavirus, in the emerging family Paramyxoviridae. They are bat-borne paramyxoviruses which are responsible for severe disease with high mortality rates (50-100%).

References:

[1]. Christopher C Broder, et al. Henipavirus outbreaks to antivirals: the current status of potential therapeutics. Curr Opin Virol. 2012 Apr;2(2):176-87. [Content Brief]

[2]. Frederic Vigant, et al. Hendra and nipah infection: pathology, models and potential therapies. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2011 Jun;11(3):315-36. [Content Brief]

[3]. Glenn A Marsh, et al. Hendra and Nipah viruses: why are they so deadly?. Curr Opin Virol. 2012 Jun;2(3):242-7. [Content Brief]

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