Scientists in China Discover New Tick-Borne Zoonotic Virus That Causes Flu-Like Illness and Liver Problems
Chinese researchers have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause a flu-like illness, fatigue, stomach trouble, low platelets, and signs of liver injury, according to a report published this week. According to the report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the virus has been named Asian Longhorned Tick Nairovirus, or ALTNV. It is in the orthonairovirus family. Scientists at the State