Primate Virus Jumps Species Barrier To Humans For First Time In Asia (EurekAlert!)

[Neutral Singh]

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.

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[KulwantK]

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

Sat Nam, Ji.
This is not overly surprising.
For some interesting items,
check out
www.clo2plus.com
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,
Mission: ImpossibleII. That should give you an idea on the current virus craze.
Wahe Guru
KulwantK