Can cats get Hendra virus?
Experimental studies have shown that cats are susceptible to Hendra virus and NiV (4,5). Infected cats shed NiV through the nasopharynx and in urine while viremic, and 1 (of 2) recovered from experimental NiV infection with a high neutralizing antibody titer (>256) within 21 days (5).
What animals can get Hendra virus?
Hendra virus is a virus that infects large fruit bats (flying foxes). Occasionally the virus can spread from flying foxes to horses and horses can then pass the infection on to humans. A small number of people who had very close contact with infected horses have developed Hendra virus infection.
Can Hendra be transmitted from horse to horse?
Hendra virus can spread from horse to horse through direct contact with infectious body fluids, or through indirect contact via equipment contaminated with infectious body fluids.
Can horses survive Hendra virus?
Approximately 80% of horses and 70% of people infected with Hendra virus die. Properties with confirmed infected animals are jointly managed by Biosecurity Queensland, and the animal owner and their veterinarian until it can be determined there is no further transmission risk.
Can cats get Nipah?
Pigs are the primary animal species affected by Nipah virus. Dogs, goats, cats, horses and possibly sheep can also be infected.
How do you treat a horse with Hendra virus?
There is no specific antiviral treatment for Hendra virus infection. Commonly, infected horses with acute onset of severe clinical signs are euthanized to prevent suffering.
How long does it take for a horse to get over a virus?
Generally horses require at least 30 days complete rest after infection, or longer if they suffer a fever for more than 4 days. Like people with influenza, individual horses recover at different rates.
Is there a vaccine for Hendra virus for horses?
A registered vaccine is available to help prevent Hendra virus (HeV) disease in horses. Vaccination of horses is the most effective way to help manage Hendra virus disease.
Can you get sick from a horse sneezing on you?
Can you get a disease from your horse? Yes, but the good news is that direct horse to human disease transmission is rare. Here’s a quick refresher on some bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral diseases that can potentially be transmitted to us directly from the equines in our lives.
Can you survive Nipah virus?
The severity of an outbreak depends on how well the affected area manages its cases. In some people, the virus can cause dormant or latent infections. This means symptoms or death could happen months or even years after contact with the virus. Most people with Nipah who survive encephalitis make a full recovery.