Authors: Vikram Thakur, Pryanka Thakur, Radha Kanta Ratho
Year: 2022
Journal: Brain Behavior and Immunity
Summary#
This paper discusses the emergence of a Nipah virus case in Kerala, India amidst COVID-19 and Zika outbreaks, and its potential burden on the healthcare system.
Key Findings#
- There was a case of Nipah virus encephalitis reported in a 12-year-old boy in Kerala’s Kozhikode hospital
- The first identification of NiV was in Malaysia in 1999, with over 260 deaths worldwide since then
Methodology#
- Study Type: Case Study
- Geographic Focus: Kerala, India
- Time Period: December 2019 - September 5, 2021
Topics#
Nipah Virus, COVID-19, Zika Virus
Relevance#
The paper highlights the potential burden of Nipah cases on India’s healthcare system during the COVID-19 and Zika outbreaks.