A new Corona virus of the bats of China arouses anxiety

Scientists at the Wuhan Virus Institute in China recently announced the discovery of a new virus from the Corona family transferred by the bats, called “HKU5-COV-2”, and has the ability to enter human cells through the “ACE2” future, which played the same future that played an important role in the lethal distribution of the Corona Virus. Although no human injuries have been recorded to the virus so far, the news has forced the shares of vaccines to stand up, reflecting the ongoing global anxiety about the threat posed by animal diseases that can cause deadly epidemics. Historically, epidemics have left an in -depth consequences for the world, from pest and smallpox to Spanish flu, and HIV. Despite the medical progress that increases the fight against these diseases, modern factors such as deforestation, urbanization, intense agriculture and climate change contribute rapidly to the rise of new epidemic threats. The new virus, the researchers collected the ‘HKU5 -COV -2′ dynasty by a small group of hundreds of bats of the “Beysterlos” family, who were questioned in the provinces Guangdong, Fujian, Chigyang, Annhawi and Guangzhi in China. Analyzes have shown that the virus belongs to a clear strain of Corona viruses that includes the virus that causes the Mers-Respiratory Syndrome (Mers), but that it is not closely related to the SARS-COV-2. It is noteworthy that the “HKU5-COV-2” strain can enter human cells with a link to the “ACE2” receptor, a protein that appears on the surface of many cells, which is the same mechanism used “SARS-COV-2” to enter cells, reproduction and distribution. Laboratory experiments have shown that the virus can also hit a wide variety of mammals, increasing the possibility of transmission between living organisms. The research was led by the Virus Xi Cheng Lee, known for her research on bats, of its origin in Wuhan, who was accused of his potential role in the appearance of the “SARS-COV-2” virus. The threat of human health is the level of threat suggested by “HKU5-COV-2” to human health is unclear, although the virus can infect human cells, it does not necessarily mean that it can be transmitted “effectively” from person to person, and there is currently no evidence that it has affected people. Researchers still need to determine the spread of this breed in nature, including the possibility of being in wild animals, or poultry that can serve as a bridge to transport it to humans. Although the new virus has become the subject of scientists’ interest, it is also possible that other viruses are a serious threat. Bats are natural warehouses for a wide variety of corona viruses, including viruses caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers), ‘Merus’ and ‘SARS-COV-1 & 2’. In fact, a study, conducted during 2021, showed that tens of thousands of people in Southeast Asia can develop corona viruses of animals annually, without most cases being discovered; Due to the mild symptoms or not completely appearing. Therefore, ongoing research remains needed to completely understand the potential effect of the “HKU5-COV-2” virus on human health. More epidemics? We will probably see more epidemics in the future, as the great expansion of air travel and international trade in modern era has increased the risk of spreading new diseases on a global scale. The number of passengers has doubled since the beginning of the century to reach about 4.5 billion flights during 2019, before the epidemic led to a decrease in travel and tourism. Most anxiety is the causes of effectively transmitted pathogens, such as “SARS-COV-2” and the flu, which is the most common cause of epidemics. Although the majority of scientists believe that the available evidence indicates that the Corona-19 virus stems from a natural transfer of the SARS-COV-2 of wildlife, the possibility of education in a laboratory is not completely excluded, especially in light of the increasing concern that the number of facilities may be dealing with infectious pathogens. Scientists are also concerned that progress in artificial intelligence could abuse the design of dangerous viruses. Where do new diseases come from? The new cause of human diseases has been determined annually against more than three cases during the past four decades. It is believed that about 75% of these diseases are the original source of animals, a phenomenon known as animal diseases. For example, waterfowl is a natural depot of flu viruses as they can carry the virus without getting sick, enabling the continued source of infection and its transmission to other factions. Similarly, the bats are known as host viruses such as “Ebola” and “Hendra” and “Nipah”, as their large and crowded colonies contribute to the exchange of viruses, and can transmit these pathogens through blood, saliva, urine or feces. Creeping people to natural environments increases the chances of transferring these viruses from animals to humans. The factors that lead to the rise of animal diseases of origin. The researchers have determined several factors that increase the possibility of so -called transmission accidents, as the cause of the disease jumps from one kind to another: Human crawling to natural environmental systems: With the increase in the world’s population, people caught large areas of wild regions at an accelerated rate, where the areas did not affect by human activity, by more than 3 million fours. Since the 1990s, an area is equivalent to 4 times the area of ​​Texas. The creation of new gatherings, and projects such as cutting trees and mining leads to a greater approach between humans and wild animals. Wildlife consumption: Wild animal trade has increased, especially for food purposes. In some markets that sell live animals, pets and wild animals are kept in close places, and they are slaughtered in unhealthy conditions. China’s live animal sales markets are related to the rise of “SARS-COV-1” and “SARS-COV-2”. Urban Extension: About 55% of the world population lives in urban areas, compared to 34% during 1960. With the expansion of cities, it became a new home for different types of wildlife, such as mice, monkeys, birds and foxes that feed on abundant human waste. Intensive livestock increase: In some cases, pathogens of wild animals are transmitted to humans by farm animals. As with humans, the large number of cows, pigs or poultry in crowded areas increase the possibility of disease. The use of antibiotics to improve the growth of animals can contribute to the development of treatment for treatment. Climate change: The high temperatures have expanded the extent of the spread of insects of disease, such as mosquitoes, ticks and tanks. It enables these types to remain longer periods, which increase the spread of diseases such as limb disease, hepatitis e (s), dengue fever and the Western Nyl virus. What can be done to prevent epidemics? Corona’s pandemic has the development of innovative instruments to monitor and prevent infectious diseases, such as rapid household tests, wastewater control and vaccines based on the MRNA. The awareness of the dangers associated with intense animals and the consumption of exotic animals, such as mink, zabs and coronos, which can be incubated for pathogens such as coronary viruses and flu. Additional preventative measures include improving regulations for trading in wildlife, improving early warning systems at the global level, and accepting a ‘single health’ approach that integrates human, animal health and environment to reduce future risks. This content is from “East Economy” with “Bloomberg”