Nipah virus is a highly dangerous pathogen with the potential to cause severe disease in both animals and humans. Here’s an overview of the virus:
Overview
- Family: Paramyxoviridae
- Genus: Henipavirus
- Species: Nipah virus (NiV)
Transmission
Nipah virus is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. The primary hosts are fruit bats (especially Pteropus species). Transmission can occur through: