Consider the following:

Camp Hill virus

Nipah virus

Hendra virus

Which of the above is/are known to belong to the henipavirus family?

Question

The Camp Hill virus, Nipah virus, and Hendra virus are all members of the henipavirus family. Henipaviruses are known for their high fatality rates and potential to cause severe outbreaks.
The Nipah virus, first identified in Malaysia, can cause encephalitis and respiratory illness, with a mortality rate of up to 75%.
The Hendra virus, discovered in Australia, primarily affects horses but can also infect humans, leading to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.
The Camp Hill virus, recently identified in North America, is concerning due to its potential to infect kidney cells and its ability to spread through aerosol droplets.

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The Camp Hill virus, Nipah virus, and Hendra virus are all members of the henipavirus family. Henipaviruses are known for their high fatality rates and potential to cause severe outbreaks.
The Nipah virus, first identified in Malaysia, can cause encephalitis and respiratory illness, with a mortality rate of up to 75%.
The Hendra virus, discovered in Australia, primarily affects horses but can also infect humans, leading to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.
The Camp Hill virus, recently identified in North America, is concerning due to its potential to infect kidney cells and its ability to spread through aerosol droplets.

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