China has reported its first human infection with Monkey B Virus (BV) and subsequent death. A Beijing-based veterinary surgeon was infected with the virus after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March, according to China CDC Weekly. He visited several hospitals but eventually died on May 27, China CDC Weekly revealed Saturday. Citing the first human fatality from Monkey BV, China CDC Weekly said that the virus might pose a zoonotic threat to primate veterinarians, animal care personnel, or laboratory researchers. According to China CDC Weekly, the virus is generally transmitted via direct contact and exchange of bodily fluid secretions.

Source: Hindustan Times July 18, 2021 13:07 UTC