The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday.

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore,

UVA infectious disease expert Dr. William Petri explains how the virus spreads and why health officials are on high alert.

Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn - One has already spread in humans in Arkansas and across Asia

Two emerging pathogens with animal origins - influenza D virus and canine coronavirus - have so far been quietly flying under the radar, but researchers warn conditions are ripe for the viruses to spread more widely among humans.

The World Health Organization in a recent assessment has downplayed the risk of global Nipah virus spread beyond India. Given the low risks, the global health body does not recommend any travel