A proposed levy on horse owners to fund Hendra virus research has been met with opposition in Queensland. It has been suggested that a $25/horse levy in Queensland would provide needed funding for research into this rare but deadly disease, but this has been opposed by some vets and horse owners. One comment in
Hendra virus vaccine: For horses or people?
In the wake of the death of Dr. Alister Rodgers from Hendra virus, there have been increasing calls for the Australian government to put significant resources into Hendra virus research. Various areas need to be investigated, including how this virus is maintained in the bat population, how it is transmitted from bats to
Hendra virus claims life of veterinarian
Unfortunately, Dr. Alister Rodgers, who had been hospitalized with Hendra virus infection acquired from a sick horse, died yesterday in a hospital in Brisbane, Australia. He was infected last month while treating an infected horse on a farm that was subsequently identified as having multiple horses infected with the virus. Despite experimental ribavirin treatment
Veterinarian diagnosed with Hendra virus infection
A veterinarian, one of four people in Australia that were under close observation due to exposure to a horse with Hendra virus infection, has developed signs of infection. Dr. Alister Rodgers is now in hospital in critical condition. He had close contact with a sick infected horse three weeks ago – Hendra virus
Experimental treatment for Hendra virus-exposed horse personnel
Four people exposed to horses infected with Hendra virus in Australia are taking an experimental drug to try to prevent or reduce the severity of infection. All are currently healthy, but it is unknown whether the virus is incubating in them and whether disease may develop. People can be infected with this virus
It’s back: Hendra virus in Australia
Hendra virus, a virus that can kill horses and people, has resurfaced in Queensland, Australia. This bat-borne disease has caused periodic fatalities in horses and people that work with horses. The latest outbreak is thought to have killed up to three horses and resulted in the potential exposure of at least 30 people. The
Deadly Hendra virus resurfaces in Australia
A small outbreak of the potentially deadly Hendra virus was identified in a group of horses near Brisbane, Australia. This virus has caused periodic cases of illness and death in horses, and can be transmitted to people working closely with infected horses. In the latest outbreak, 3 horses have died, making this the worst