20 new viruses found in China

20 new viruses found in China.

A new virus has been detected in China. Scientists have discovered 20 new bat viruses in the Yunnan province of China. Two of these viruses are close relatives of the genetically predisposed Hendra and Nipah viruses.

The new study was published in the journal PLoS Pathogens. NDTV reports.

The study was conducted on kidney samples from 142 bats between 2017 and 2021. As a result, scientists have been able to identify viruses, bacteria and a new parasite through genetic testing. All of this was previously unknown.

Scientists say some of the newly discovered viruses have been found in the kidneys of bats. That's the most worrying thing. Because urine is produced in the kidneys. So, if a virus-infected bat urinates near a fruit orchard or water source, that fruit or water can become contaminated. Those who eat or drink that contaminated fruit or water can spread germs in their body.

Scientists say that in order to prevent such epidemics in the future, it is necessary to prepare in advance. And for this, it is necessary to test these new viruses and create a vaccine for them.

Initially, it seems that there is nothing much to fear about the viruses found in China. But it could be something else in the future. Therefore, careful and detailed research is required.

A new virus has been detected in China. Scientists have discovered 20 new bat viruses in the Yunnan province of China. Two of these viruses are close relatives of the genetically predisposed Hendra and Nipah viruses.

The new study was published in the journal PLoS Pathogens. NDTV reports.

The study was conducted on kidney samples from 142 bats between 2017 and 2021. As a result, scientists have been able to identify viruses, bacteria and a new parasite through genetic testing. All of this was previously unknown.

Scientists say some of the newly discovered viruses have been found in the kidneys of bats. That's the most worrying thing. Because urine is produced in the kidneys. So, if a virus-infected bat urinates near a fruit orchard or water source, that fruit or water can become contaminated. Those who eat or drink that contaminated fruit or water can spread germs in their body.

Scientists say that in order to prevent such epidemics in the future, it is necessary to prepare in advance. And for this, it is necessary to test these new viruses and create a vaccine for them.

Initially, it seems that there is nothing much to fear about the viruses found in China. But it could be something else in the future. Therefore, careful and detailed research is required.