| Scientists in Cameroon have warned that eating monkeys and apes could cause the next HIV. They are already tracking a HIV-like virus called simian foamy virus, and fear more viruses could spread and lead to a global health crisis. 80 per cent of the meat eaten in Cameroon is killed in the wild and is known as 'bushmeat',with gorilla, chimpanzee or monkey favourites. Government researchers admit they do not know what the long term effects of SFV in humansare, and the Canadian government recently said they are not even sure how it is transmitted. 'The exact method of transmission hasn't been confirmed, but there are indications that the virus may be transmitted through exposure to blood, saliva and other bodily fluids from affected animals,' it said. |
