Authors: Javier Faus-Cotino, Gabriel Reina, Javier Pueyo
Year: 2024
Journal: Viruses
DOI: 10.3390/v16020179
Summary#
This paper provides an update on Nipah virus (NiV), a high mortality zoonotic paramyxovirus responsible for numerous outbreaks in South and South-East Asia. Human infection manifests as encephalitis with high mortality rates, and no therapeutic agents or vaccines have been approved for human use.
Key Findings#
- NiV is a high mortality zoonotic paramyxovirus
- Human infection manifests as encephalitis with high mortality rates
- No therapeutic agents or vaccines have been approved for human use
Methodology#
- Study Type: Review
Topics#
Epidemiology, Virology, Public Health
Relevance#
The paper highlights the need for research to develop therapeutic and preventive strategies against Nipah virus, an emerging pathogen with high mortality rates.