The structure of the proteins of Camp Hill virus.

ABSTRACT: Camp Hill virus (CHV), a newly identified henipavirus, was recently discovered in northern short-tailed shrews in Camp Hill, Alabama. This marks a significant event as it is the first henipavirus ever reported in North America. The significance of henipaviruses lies in their ability to cause severe and often fatal diseases, such as encephalitis and respiratory illness, with a high mortality rate in both humans and animals. The emergence of new henipavirus strains, like CHV, amplifies concerns about the possibility of future zoonotic spillovers-where diseases are transmitted from animals to humans. Because henipaviruses can be highly contagious and have no specific antiviral treatment, their emergence poses a potential threat to public health. The major proteins of CHV include attachment gl

SUBMITTER: Thomas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12543201 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature