PRJDB3270 Henipavirus Infection in Philippines, 2014 During 2014, henipavirus infection caused severe illness among humans and horses in the southern Philippines; fatality rates were high. The most likely source of horse infection is fruit bats. Ongoing surveillance is needed for rapid diagnosis, investigation of risk factors, implementation of control measures, and further virus characterization. Henipavirus Infection in Philippines, 2014 bioproject PRJDB3270 PRJDB3270 true During 2014, henipavirus infection caused severe illness among humans and horses in the southern Philippines; fatality rates were high. The most likely source of horse infection is fruit bats. Ongoing surveillance is needed for rapid diagnosis, investigation of risk factors, implementation of control measures, and further virus characterization.