Q. Consider the following statements regarding Langya virus
1) It is a new zoonotic virus
2) It is related to henipavirus family
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct. A new zoonotic virus that has evolved to infect humans was identified in China in August.
Statement 2 is correct. Langya virus’ pathogen belongs to the henipavirus family, closely associated with Nipah and Hendra viruses, and was noticed to cause fever, and respiratory symptoms among 35 people in China since 2018.
