The death of a horse from the Hendra virus in southeast Queensland, in what authorities say is the state’s first case of the ...

Hendra virus is transmitted from bats to horses; humans can get it from horses but not bats. Skip to main content . ... Researchers recently identified a new variant of Hendra virus, or HEV.

Scientists in China have raised "urgent concerns" after discovering at least 20 never-before-seen viruses in bats that live in orchards near human ...

Scientists have discovered an antibody that neutralizes two viruses classified as henipaviruses. Nipah virus (NiV) and Hendra virus (HeV) are highly infectious agents that transitioned from ...

A recently conducted study, published in PLOS Pathogens have found at least 20 new viruses from bats that live near people in China's Yuan province. The experts have signaled from another outbreak.

Chinese scientists have raised concerns over 20 never-seen-before viruses found in the kidneys of bats mostly found in the Yunnan province of the country. According to researchers, the viruses—closely ...

The re-emergence of the bat-borne Hendra virus in Queensland has raised alarm. Here is what you need to know and how to guard against infection. The unvaccinated horse tested positive for HeV on ...

WHAT IS THE HENDRA VIRUS? The Hendra virus (HeV) is a rare emerging disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals – often causing fatalities and severe symptoms in both humans and horses.