University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine

HKU scientists find 3 coronavirus species co-circulating in dromedary camels in Saudi Arabia and Korean outbreak of MERS caused by recombinant variant

Research reveals three coronavirus species co-existing in camels in Saudi Arabia, including one closely related to the human 229E virus. The study also finds that young camels are more susceptible to respiratory infections and that winter is the peak season for virus replication.

SourceUniversity of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine·JournalScience·DateDec 17, 2015

Zoonotic diseases and global viral pandemics

Novel emerging pathogens often have significant impacts on human health, with RNA viruses being a major cause of these infections. Early detection and response are crucial for effective disease containment or mitigation, using tools like bio-surveillance, molecular diagnostics, and Next Gen sequencing.

SourceUniversity of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine·DateFeb 17, 2014