Nipah virus outbreak in India
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The adenovirus is a new strain that attacks the respiratory system, eyes, kidneys and, other organs seemingly in minutes — with no cure yet available.
Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.”
UVA infectious disease expert Dr. William Petri explains how the virus spreads and why health officials are on high alert.
Severe cases can lead to brain swelling, or encephalitis, where symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness and seizures.
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COVID-era monitoring reinstated in after outbreak of deadly virus that has no cure
Asian countries like Thailand and Taiwan have started screen checks and warnings to travel to India, where the incurable outbreak is happening.
Health officials are battling to contain an outbreak of Nipah virus - which has no vaccine or cure - after five people were infected in West Bengal.