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Is it a risk to human health?
As yet, no human cases of Schmallenberg virus have been detected in any country, and the most closely related viruses only cause animal disease. Early assessments of the virus suggest that it is unlikely that it can spread to humans.
German researchers have looked at the virus’ DNA and found it lacking genetic sequences that would make it a threat to people. However, human implications cannot be ruled out completely until there is a better understanding of the virus.
Because this risk cannot be ruled out, pregnant women are advised to avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth, as there is a theoretical risk of infection from sheep, goats and cattle that could harm a woman’s own health and that of her unborn child.
Very few pregnant women are likely to come into contact with an infected animal. However, pregnant women who do so are advised to seek medical advice if they’re concerned that they could have been infected by farm livestock.
Originally posted by maryhinge
reply to post by BiggerPicture
if pigs can be infected does that mean we can be infected
just asking
Originally posted by stevcolx
reply to post by BiggerPicture
That could be true. Maybe it's a test on how it works on Mammals before they engineer it to affect humans....
Originally posted by Inquisitive1
reply to post by BiggerPicture
In fact, it reminds me of the prophecies in the bible, and I'm not one to take much stock in that book.. Let us hope it is nothing as close to the bible's version..
Originally posted by rickymouse
reply to post by stirling
Genesis 3:22 addresses this. Your insight is not new.
Originally posted by amraks
why does this stuff always start off in the UK?
like foot and mouth disease.
I'm glad Australia will only export meat.