Hendra Virus Still Concern, Say Experts

Experts have struggled hard to know the actual cause of Hendra virus outbreak across some specific locations in Australia, in spite of flying fox present in almost every part of the country.

The flying fox serve as a source to spread the virus.

"This year has been the biggest outbreak of Hendra we've seen to date (in NSW), with only once case previously recorded at a property in Murwillumbah in 2006", said acting Chief Veterinary Officer of NSW, Dr. Sally Spence.  Read More

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