Henipavirus Threats: From Hendra to Nipah
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
Interests: henipavirus; emerging viruses; virus–host interactions; vaccine development; animal models
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: henipavirus; emerging viruses; virus–host interactions; vaccine development; animal models
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Henipaviruses are zoonotic pathogens that are attracting increased attention, including two that cause severe disease in humans: Nipah and Hendra virus. Due to their potential to cause large outbreaks and the lack of effective countermeasures, it is essential that we continue to carry out research on these pathogens to explore new avenues and possibilities. In addition, other henipaviruses have been detected around the globe, with the potential to cross species barriers. This Special Issue will bring together recent advances, sharing updates from this exciting field of virology in the areas of pathogenesis, diagnosis, viral interactions, and vaccine/antiviral strategies.
Dr. Stuart Dowall
Dr. Kim Halpin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- henipavirus
- Nipah
- Hendra
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