Tick-borne WELV can cause deadly infections by attacking the brain and other organs
Scientists report that a new tick-borne virus has been discovered in China that can be transmitted to humans and sometimes cause neurological diseases. Animal studies have shown that the virus can cause fatal infections by affecting the brain and other organs. Infection with the orthonairovirus (Wetland virus – WELV) can cause serious neurological problems, as well as organ dysfunction, if not diagnosed and treated in time. This was reported to TASS by the press service of the National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases (NMIC FPI) of the Russian Ministry of Health.