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Bats not primary source of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: report

Samples collected from bats in Kerala's Kozhikode and Malappuram districts where 12 people have died of Nipah virus infection have tested negative for the virus, a submitted to Health Ministry said

2 min read26 May 2018
Science

What is Nipah virus and how is it transmitted?

Authorities have issued high alert across India after an outbreak of the Nipah virus infection in Kerala. The virus has claimed around 10 lives in the state over the past two weeks

1 min read23 May 2018
Science

Third outbreak of Nipah Virus in India since 2001. What are the reasons?

Rapid urbanization and climate change have caused humans and animals, including bats, to come in contact more frequently, leading to outbreaks of Nipah Virus encephalitis

4 min read22 May 2018
Science

Bat virus Nipah triggers panic in Kerala, six killed, at least 20 infected

Nipah virus causes respiratory and encephalitic diseases with high fatality rates. It spreads through direct contact with infected people, bats and pigs, or even from contaminated fruits eaten by bats

3 min read21 May 2018

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