India logs Nipah virus cases
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UVA infectious disease expert Dr. William Petri explains how the virus spreads and why health officials are on high alert.
UK health chiefs issue new warning about Nipah virus - Two cases of the deadly virus have been identified in India, authorities said
Even with limited data, researchers fear the presently overlooked pair represent "a major threat to public health."
Does the Nipah virus spread through the air? Is it always fatal? Doctor breaks down common myths and explains the real medical facts, transmission risks, fatality rates and prevention tips to help the public stay informed,
In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed it as a priority pathogen requiring urgent research and development, but since then, no vaccine has been found to combat the lethal virus. Nipah virus is zoonotic, meaning it spreads from animals to humans.