Being a new virus, we can only infer that it shares certain properties with the Australian Hendra virus. Further characterization of this virus is on going in CDC and in the University of Malaya. It is hoped that the various preventive measures undertaken by the government will be effective to curb the spread of this outbreak which has, to date, claimed over 60 lives and ruined the pig industry. Dr. Chua Kaw Bing and Prof. University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur.
Arrow shows the viral nucleocappsid in transverse section.
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