Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus, which has no cure, have been reported in India.

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

The adenovirus is a new strain that attacks the respiratory system, eyes, kidneys and, other organs seemingly in minutes — with no cure yet available.

Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus, a rare but deadly zoonotic disease, is highly infectious and fatal and there is no treatment or cure. Dr. Deep Das, a neurologist, has explained that nipah virus can impact human brains and can cause inflammation.