A novel zoonotic RNA Langya virus (LayV) is a henipavirus first detected in the China provinces of Shandong and Henan. The name of the virus refers to Mt. Langya.
Symptoms: fever, fatigue, cough
Langya henipavirus affects humans, dogs, goats, and its presumed original host are shrews.
Lab findings in patients: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, impaired liver and kidney function test.
Treatment: No specific drug or vaccination only supportive care.