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A novel Langya virus infects 35 people in eastern China

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.

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