reston virus

The Reston virus, a species of the genus Ebola Virus first discovered in Reston, Virginia, is notable for being the only known airborne species of that genus. Unlike other Ebola viruses, it has not shown pathogenicity in humans. The virus was first noticed in 1989 in a quarantine facility where monkeys imported from the Philippines were housed. Subsequent infections have been observed in humans and pigs. Discussions on WindowsForum.com explore scenarios about potential mutations that could make the Reston virus more dangerous, including the possibility of a kill switch mutation leading to widespread infection.