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flag New virus found in Alabama shrews linked to deadly henipaviruses; human risk under investigation.

flag A new virus, the Camp Hill virus, found in shrews in Alabama, belongs to the henipavirus family, known for high fatality rates in humans, like the Nipah virus with a 70% death rate. flag Though not yet recorded in humans, its discovery suggests henipaviruses may be more globally distributed than thought. flag Researchers are investigating potential human risks, urging caution to avoid contact with infected animals to prevent possible spread. flag More research is needed to assess the virus's threat to humans.

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