International Journal Suggests Shrimp Virus May Cause Eye Disease; Medical Society: No Confirmed Cases in Taiwan
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An international journal indicated that farmed shrimp virus (CMNV) might transmit to humans and cause eye diseases. However, the Uveitis Group of the Ophthalmological Society of Taiwan stated that there are no confirmed cases in Taiwan, and fresh food ingredients pose no risk. The society emphasized that existing medical models are mature, and the public should not panic. The CDC and Ministry of Agriculture are collaborating on monitoring and will establish CMNV PCR testing capabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can CMNV virus infect humans?
- A: International journals suggest the possibility, but there are no confirmed cases in Taiwan yet, and no reports of human-to-human transmission.
- Q: Are fresh food ingredients in Taiwan safe?
- A: According to monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture and the CDC, fresh food ingredients on the market are currently without risk.