Primate virus jumps species barrier to humans for first time in Asia (EurekAlert!)

Neutral Singh · #1 (**permalink**) 14-Jul-2005, 13:29 PM

Scientists have identified the first reported case in Asia of primate-to-human transmission of simian foamy virus (SFV), a retrovirus found in macaques and other primates that so far has not been shown to cause disease in humans.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/interfaith-dialogues/5051-primate-virus-jumps-species-barrier-humans.html

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KulwantK · #2 (**permalink**) 13-Aug-2008, 13:03 PM

Sat Nam, Ji.
This is not overly surprising.
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for more information. We should remain alert about these things. We should also view the current pressure for people to get vaccinated very warily. See the movie,
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=5051
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=5051
Mission: ImpossibleII. That should give you an idea on the current virus craze.
Wahe Guru
KulwantK