Hendra virus
Hendra virus is a zoonotic virus, which means it can be transmitted from animals to humans. The natural host of Hendra virus is the flying fox (fruit bat). Occasionally the virus can spread from flying foxes to horses and, rarely, from horses to people.
Notifiable disease
Hendra virus is a notifiable disease.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Hendra virus fact sheet PDF (141.0 KB) | NT Health |
| Document | Hendra virus - CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
| Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia | Hendra virus | Centre for Remote Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Hendra Virus | Queensland Government |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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