Länk - Gris-ebola

published Jul 11, 2009 12:20 by admin ( last modified Jul 11, 2009 12:20 )

A form of Ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and pose a new risk to humans. Ebola-Reston virus (REBOV) has only previously been seen in monkeys and humans - and has not caused illness. But researchers are concerned that pigs might provide a melting pot where the virus could mutate into something more menacing for humans.

Läs mer: BBC NEWS | Health | Concern over Ebola virus in pigs