After coronavirus, a new virus called Wetland Virus (WELV) has now been found in China, and it can easily infect humans through tick bites, impact brains and lead to neurological disease in some cases.

In June 2019, WELV was first identified in a 61-year-old Jinzhou patient who had fallen ill after getting bitten by ticks in the wetlands in Inner Mongolia.&nbsp;

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As per a report&nbsp;published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the patient, after getting infected by the virus, suffered from fever, headache, and vomiting and also developed symptoms resistant to antibiotics.

<h2>Tick-borne virus and its impact on humans&nbsp;</h2>

The tick-borne virus belongs to a group of viruses which is famous for getting transmitted by ticks. These viruses can cause severe illness in humans, like the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus.

After the virus' initial discovery, a thorough investigation was conducted by the researchers and nearly 14,600 ticks were collected from different locations in northern China&nbsp;and it was discovered that 2 per cent of them tested positive for WELV genetic material.

The doctors also detected the virus in sheep, horses, pigs, and rodents, known as Transbaikal zokor.&nbsp;

The virus was known to cause cytopathic effects in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and also led to deadly infections in animal models.

The researchers further analysed blood samples collected from forest rangers in the region and found antibodies to WELV in around 12 out of 640 individuals.&nbsp;

After testing more patients with tick bites, 20 people were found positive for the virus and had symptoms like fever, dizziness, headache, nausea and diarrhoea.&nbsp;

As per the reports, one patient also went into a coma because of high white blood cell counts in the brain and spinal fluid.

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Even though all patients recovered after treatment, in the lab experiments carried out on mice it was observed that the virus can lead to lethal infections and also affect the nervous system, especially the brain.

"Taken together, these data suggest that a newly discovered orthonairovirus, WELV, is [pathogenic] to humans … and circulates among humans, ticks and various animals in northeastern China," stated the researchers.&nbsp;

"Improving surveillance and detection for emerging orthonairoviruses will allow a better understanding of the effect that these viruses have on human health," they added.

(With inputs from agencies)

After coronavirus, a new virus called Wetland Virus (WELV) has now been found in China, and it can easily infect humans through tick bites, impact brains and lead to neurological disease in some cases.

After coronavirus, a new virus called Wetland Virus (WELV) has now been found in China, and it can easily infect humans through tick bites, impact brains and lead to neurological disease in some cases. In June 2019, WELV was first identified in a 61-year-old Jinzhou patient who had fallen ill after getting bitten by ticks in the wetlands in Inner Mongolia. Also Read: US officials alarmed as man catches bird flu virus without animal contact As per a report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the patient, after getting infected by the virus, suffered from fever, headache, and vomiting and also developed symptoms resistant to antibiotics. Tick-borne virus and its impact on humans The tick-borne virus belongs to a group of viruses which is famous for getting transmitted by ticks. These viruses can cause severe illness in humans, like the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus. After the virus' initial discovery, a thorough investigation was conducted by the researchers and nearly 14,600 ticks were collected from different locations in northern China and it was discovered that 2 per cent of them tested positive for WELV genetic material. The doctors also detected the virus in sheep, horses, pigs, and rodents, known as Transbaikal zokor. The virus was known to cause cytopathic effects in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and also led to deadly infections in animal models. The researchers further analysed blood samples collected from forest rangers in the region and found antibodies to WELV in around 12 out of 640 individuals. After testing more patients with tick bites, 20 people were found positive for the virus and had symptoms like fever, dizziness, headache, nausea and diarrhoea. As per the reports, one patient also went into a coma because of high white blood cell counts in the brain and spinal fluid. Watch: Next Covid From China: Killer Virus Found in Chinese Fur Farms Even though all patients recovered after treatment, in the lab experiments carried out on mice it was observed that the virus can lead to lethal infections and also affect the nervous system, especially the brain. "Taken together, these data suggest that a newly discovered orthonairovirus, WELV, is [pathogenic] to humans … and circulates among humans, ticks and various animals in northeastern China," stated the researchers. "Improving surveillance and detection for emerging orthonairoviruses will allow a better understanding of the effect that these viruses have on human health," they added. (With inputs from agencies)

China virus alert! Newly-detected tick-borne virus can damage brain. Here's how

In the United States, state health officials announced this week that a Connecticut woman died due to infection of a tick-borne Powassan virus. As per the state Department of Public Health, the woman who died was in her 90s and lived in New London County.

In the United States, state health officials announced this week that a Connecticut woman died due to infection of a tick-borne Powassan virus. As per the state Department of Public Health, the woman who died was in her 90s and lived in New London County. She became sick in early May and died on May 17. US media outlets mentioned that she is said to be the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year. The first one to die. In 2019, coronavirus (COVID-19) was first reported in China and within months it spread across the world, killing millions of people. Covid is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. After Covid, global concerns were raised over the recent increase in rare monkeypox infections in different parts of the world. Monkeypox is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa. Now, people are worried about the Powassan virus. Here's all you need to know: What is the Powassan virus? Experts have noted in studies that the Powassan virus is a Flavivirus transmitted by ticks. DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani said Tuesday in a news release: "This incident reminds us that residents need to take actions to prevent tick bites now through the late fall." Powassan virusis mostly found in North America and the Russian Far East. Powassan virus is named after the town of Powassan, Ontario, where it was identified for the first time in 1958 in a young boy who eventually died from it. There are two types of Powassan virus that have been found in North America - lineage 1 and lineage 2. How does the Powassan virus spread? The health department said that people can get Powassan virus disease through the bite of a tick that is infected with the virus. What are the symptoms? Many people infected with Powassan virus have no symptoms or only mild symptoms are: Fever, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Seizures, Encephalitis, Meningitis. Several long-term neurologic symptoms such as headaches and memory problems can be seen in patients with severe disease. Death is possible but rare (approximately 10% of cases with encephalitis). How to treat Powassan virus? In case a person thinks she/he has the virus, they should contact a doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment on a priority. Importantly, there is no specific medicine to treat Powassan virus disease. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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China virus alert! Newly-detected tick-borne virus can damage brain. Here's how

What is Powassan virus? After coronavirus and monkeypox, a tick-borne disease that can be fatal