Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus caused by the paramyxovirus. It is seen in dogs around the world, but it can also affect ferrets, racoons, skunks, grey foxes, and many other animals.

The compound they identified, GHP-88309, has nanomolar potency against human parainfluenzaviruses. "We selected human parainfluenzavirus type 3 as our screening paramyxovirus," said Plemper ...

The British government last updated their disease guidance for paramyxovirus back in 2018. It states that the disease does not usually affect humans though does affect pigeons, as the images suggest.

Haemophilus influenzae does not cause the flu and actually has nothing to do with the influenza virus. Haemophilus influenzae - also called H. influenzae - is a type of bacteria. There are six ...

A viral disease has turned pigeons in the UK into zombie-like creatures – twisting the birds’ necks as they walk around in circles.

TheMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have responded to multiple outbreaks ofpigeon paramyxovirus (PPMV) in Missoula and Ravalli counties over the last few months ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is the newest virus name making the rounds after upticks have been reported in China, India and even the U.S. What we know.

Michael Norris, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, has conveyed concerns about the potential scenario where a paramyxovirus emerges, being as contagious as measles and as deadly as ...

The paramyxovirus group, including the Nipah virus which recently broke out in India, poses a significant threat, with a mortality rate of 40-75 per cent, contrasting Covid-19’s 1 per cent rate.

According to FWP, pigeon paramyxovirus, or PPMV, "does not represent a substantial risk to humans or pets, but precautionary measures should still be taken to dispose of carcasses." ...