Navigating the Costs and Care: Managing Nipah Virus Infection in India.

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: read more

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