Growing concerns over ‘in the air’ transmission of Ebola
JSNMA | Dec 29, 2012 | Comments 0 |
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Canadian scientists have shown that the deadliest form of the ebola virus could be transmitted by air between species.
In experiments, they demonstrated that the virus was transmitted from pigs to monkeys without any direct contact between them.
The researchers say they believe that limited airborne transmission might be contributing to the spread of the disease in some parts of Africa.
They are concerned that pigs might be a natural host for the lethal infection.
Matt McGrath reports for BBC World Service.
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