I was honestly taken aback when I heard Camp Hill virus raises pandemic fears right here in the United States. This mysterious pathogen, recently found in Alabama shrews,

is part of the same family that includes Nipah and Hendra—both known for pretty high fatality rates. If that doesn’t get your attention, I’m not sure what will. And while we have no record of it jumping to people yet, scientists warn it could only be a matter of time.