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China reports new tick-borne virus ALTNV linked to flu-like illness

Beijing researchers identify ALTNV, a newly discovered tick-borne nairovirus in China, which can cause flu-like symptoms, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and reduced platelets. In a study of 3,163 tick-bitten patients, ALTNV appeared in about 10% and co-infection with Dabie bandavirus (DBV) was associated with respiratory and kidney problems, with 7 deaths among those co-infected. There is no specific antiviral treatment for ALTNV, so care is supportive and tick-bite prevention is critical. ALTNV has not been reported in the U.S., and the findings in the New England Journal of Medicine underscore the need for differential diagnosis in regions where tick-borne diseases are endemic.

via New York Post|

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health13 hours ago•7 min saved

New Tick-Borne Virus ALTNV Linked to Low Platelets and Liver Injury

Chinese researchers identify a new tick-borne virus, ALTNV (Asian longhorned tick nairovirus), in 10.4% of 3,163 tick-bitten patients and link it to flu-like illness, low platelet counts, and liver injury. ALTNV is genetically distinct from Dabie bandavirus (DBV); co-infection with DBV correlates with more respiratory and kidney problems and an 18.4% death rate among co-infected patients. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, underscores the need for better differential diagnosis and tick-bite prevention, with no cure or vaccine available yet beyond supportive care.

via Fox News|

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health18 hours ago•5 min saved

Beijing researchers identify ALTNV, a new tick-borne virus causing flu-like illness

Beijing researchers identified Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV), a new orthonairovirus transmitted by ticks that causes an influenza-like illness with fever, fatigue, GI symptoms, and abnormal liver tests. In a study of 3,163 patients, ALTNV was found in 10.4% of DBV-negative patients (15.1% among those negative for Dabie bandavirus), often presenting with fatigue, GI problems, thrombocytopenia, and elevated aminotransferases; coinfection with DBV was linked to more respiratory symptoms and kidney impairment, with 7 deaths in coinfected cases. ALTNV RNA was detected in 1.3% of ticks, especially Haemaphysalis longicornis, which can transmit the virus to mice. The virus is genetically distinct among orthonairoviruses and underscores the need for differential diagnosis in regions where SFTS is endemic.

via CIDRAP|

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