The Hendra Virus

Electron Microscopy Unit AAHL

Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Washington, DC, United States

In 1994-95 a new virus appeared in Queensland, killing two humans and fifteen horses in two separate outbreaks. In January 1999, another horse, near Cairns, died of the disease. This virus is now called Hendra virus. This image shows a coloured transmission electron micrograph of the virus.

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Title: The Hendra Virus
Creator: Electron Microscopy Unit AAHL
Original Source: Electron Microscopy Unit, Australian Animal Health Laboratory

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