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Minimising the spread of deadly Hendra virus

(PhysOrg.com) -- CSIRO Livestock Industries' scientists working at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL), in Geelong Victoria, have made a major breakthrough in better understanding how Hendra spreads ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Breakthrough in fight against Hendra virus

(PhysOrg.com) -- There has been a breakthrough in the fight against the deadly Hendra virus following the development of a treatment which shows great potential to save the lives of people who become infected ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Australia uses experimental drug to halt virus spread

An experimental drug so far only tested on animals has been given to an Australian woman and child in an effort to prevent an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus, health officials said Tuesday.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Anxious wait for Australians exposed to rare virus

Eight people endured an anxious wait Thursday after being exposed to the potentially deadly Hendra virus, which is spread to humans from horses and believed to be unique to Australia.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0