Explained: What is Monkey B Virus that has claimed its first victim in China
Explained: What is Monkey B Virus that has claimed its first victim in China The Monkey B Virus has been reported in China, where a veterinary surgeon died after he contacted it while dissecting two monkeys. advertisement UPDATED: July 19, 2021 16:33 IST The Monkey BV is caused by macaques, a genus of Old World monkeys. (Representative Photo/Getty) As the world grapples with the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, a new viral infection has been reported in China. The Monkey B Virus (BV) claimed its first victim in the country after a veterinary surgeon contacted the virus while dissecting two anim...