Experts say that Khosta-2 virus can enter humans just like SARS-CoV-2. This virus is spread by wild animals like bats, raccoons.
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the world still corona And monkeypox As we are battling with viruses and in the meantime a new virus has come. A new virus has been confirmed in bats in Russia. It’s like Corona. Scientists have named it Khosta-2. It is a matter of concern that this virus can spread from bats to humans and then its human transmission can also happen rapidly. There is no vaccine available for this virus. Antibodies made from Kovid’s vaccine also do not work on Khosta-2 Vice. According to the report published in the journal Plo, Pathogens, if the transmission of this virus starts in humans, then it can cause a lot of damage.
For the last few years, we are also seeing that viruses like corona and monkeypox came and proved to be a threat to humans. So far crores of people have died worldwide due to Corona. Cases of monkeypox virus are also continuously coming to the fore. Now the Khosta virus of the Kovid family is also scaring. Researchers at Washington State University have said that the Khosta-2 virus attacks the immunity of both monoclonal antibodies and serum. Also, the immunity of the vaccine is also not effective on it. Khosta-2 virus is likely to enter humans just like SARS-Cov-2. Its transmission can also be done in the same way as that of Kovid. There is also a risk of this virus becoming a zoonotic disease after the initial phase.
Scientists say that in the last few years, many new viruses have been discovered apart from Kovid and monkeypox, but none of them were known to infect humans. The same conclusion was made about Khosta-1, but Khosta-2 has the potential to infect humans. Like Kovid, it can also spread through the respiratory track. This virus is spread by wild animals like bats, raccoons. It is also said about Kovid that this virus was also spread from bats to humans. Although there is no scientific confirmation of this. But if the infection of Khosta-2 starts in humans, then a new epidemic can knock in the world. This virus can also prove to be a threat to the ongoing vaccination program around the world.
The danger of spreading from bats to humans
Epidemiologist about Khosta-2 virus Dr. Anshuman Kumar It is said that two years ago, Khosta-1 virus was found in Russia itself. Then scientists had dismissed the possibility of its spreading to humans. But in recent research it has been said that its new virus Khosta-2 can spread in humans. Since this virus has been found in bats, there is a risk of its transmission to humans as well. Because like humans, bats also belong to the Mammal species. However, nothing can be said clearly about this virus so far. At present, there is no need for any discussion on whether the vaccine will affect Khosta-2 or not. It has to be seen in the coming days how this virus behaves, but it is necessary that strict steps are taken to prevent its spread.
too soon to say anything
Senior Physician Dr. Kawaljit Singh says that it is too early to say anything about this virus. Dr. Singh says that after Kovid, surveillance about diseases has increased a lot. For this reason, the discovery of any new virus is now being done easily, but it is not necessary that all viruses spread to humans. In such a situation, there is a need to do a lot of research on this virus.
However, it is necessary that all steps should be taken in the area where this virus has been found, so that it does not spread locally. People are advised not to panic after hearing the name of any new virus. It is just necessary to keep protecting yourself from diseases. To protect against any virus or disease, take care of hand hygiene and avoid going to crowded areas. Also keep the mask on.
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