China reports first human death from rare Monkey B virus | TheHill - The Hill

The virus is prevalent among macaque monkeys but infections in people are extremely rare.

Blood and saliva samples were tested and researchers in April found evidence of the Monkey B virus, also known as the herpes B virus. .

The Monkey B virus is prevalent among macaque monkeys but infection among humans is extremely rare.

Laboratory workers and veterinarians in close contact with the animals are most at risk as people typically get infected with the virus if they are bitten or scratched by an infected macaque, or have contact with the monkey’s eyes, nose or mouth. 

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