The existence of the virus in Alabama shrews was verified by Dr. Rhys Parry of the University of Queensland, who stated: “This suggests that shrew-to-human transmission can occur.”
“The finding of a henipavirus in North America is very important because it implies that these viruses might be more widespread than previously believed.”
Researchers are also worried, stating in a recent article that the discovery of Camp Hill virus in North America “raises concerns about past and potential future.
Sillover events” because to “the high case-fatality rates associated with henipaviruses.” They do, however, add that more study is required to ascertain.
If the Camp Hill virus poses a harm to people. In other areas, henipaviruses have killed and seriously illened both humans and animals, according to Dr. Parry.
