Monkey virus can spread to humans

scientists in Colorado have warned. A fatal virus causing Ebola-like symptoms in monkeys is poised for humans

No human infection has been reported so far

Arteriviruses usually establish infections in horses, pigs, rodents and primates.

Viewing Medicine this way could potentially prevent another epidemic.

This animal virus has figured out how to gain access to human cells 

We would expect an animal virus to protect us in order to avoid some important immune mechanisms. 

Senior author Sara Sawyer said That’s pretty rare. We should be paying attention to it.