Authors: Shreya Veggalam, Jayashankar CA, Ojas Balaji, Mansi Thipani Madhu, Mir Hyder Hussain, Shraddha H, Manish GR, Koshy Sam, Snigdha Reddy, Gulam Saidunnisa Begum
Year: 2025
Journal: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.92420
Summary#
This paper reviews the pathophysiology, immune evasion strategies, transmission dynamics, taxonomical position, and structural features of the Nipah virus with a focus on its epidemiology in India.
Key Findings#
- The Nipah virus poses a serious threat to public health due to its high pathogenicity and zoonotic transmission potential.
- Transmission is strongly associated with fruit bats, and habitat decline increases the likelihood of zoonotic spillovers.
- There are no viable treatments or vaccines for NiV, but promising candidate vaccines are being researched.
- The paper examines the epidemiology of the virus in India to improve understanding of complex viral risks and public health campaign effects.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Review
- Geographic Focus: India
Topics#
Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Disease
Relevance#
The paper improves understanding of complex viral risks and the effects of public health campaigns for Nipah research.