Thursday, September 14, 2023

Nipah has sparked a health crisis in southern India. Here's what we know about this deadly virus

Health workers in full protective equipment put a wrapped body into an ambulance

The Indian state of Kerala is battling its fourth outbreak of the Nipah virus since 2018. The virus spreads through direct contact, the fruit bat is a natural host and there are no treatments or vaccines.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/nipah-virus-shutdown-what-it-is-1.6967218?cmp=rss
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