Just now the case of covid 19 subsided, the Indonesian state was again shocked by the emergence of a new type of virus, namely hendra virus. This virus is a new threat that is endemic in several countries, including Indonesia.
This virus is a zoonotic disease, which is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Horses are said to be the main source in the spread of this Hendra virus.
Not only that, this virus was also detected in the urine or urine of black and gray-headed bats that spread in the Australian area, precisely in the City of New South Wales to Queensland.
The first case of this virus was discovered for the first time in 1994. At the time of the outbreak of respiratory and nervous diseases hit hard in horses and humans. The outbreak hit in the Hendra area, an area in Brisbane, Australia. Therefore, this virus is called the Hendra virus.
Furthermore, it was followed by a similar case experienced by bats and the case lasted until 2013. Actually Hendra virus infection in humans is categorized as rare.
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