Jerry-Slough virus

The name of the Jerry Slough virus is not officially recognized, it is simply the name used in the scientific community to refer to the virus. Jersey-Slough virus is a virus named Jersey and Slough that belongs to the genus Bunyaviridae, family Bunyaviridac, ecogroup Californian antigenic group and has an unknown pathogenic role in humans. However, scientists continue to work to determine the role of this virus, and various studies have shown that it may have some virulence in birds and other animals.

How is Jersey virus transmitted?

Jersey Slough virus is transmitted in various ways. Typically, transmission of the virus occurs through contaminated water or food, as well as through mosquito and tick bites. Viruses can also be spread through the bite of more than 4 types of insects, such as mosquitoes, midges, horseflies and bedbugs. Moving around and coming into contact with objects treated with contaminated water or food also increases the likelihood of transmitting the virus. However, there is no concrete evidence of airborne transmission of the virus. In addition to transmission through vectors and objects, Jersey viruses can also replicate within human and animal cells, including salivary gland cells, which can also facilitate the spread of the virus between humans and animals. Human-to-human transmission of the virus has not been detected at this time, but may persist through transmission through body fluids such as saliva.