Year: 2021
Journal: Journal of Infection and Public Health
Summary#
A cross-sectional survey was initiated to study the prevalence of Nipah virus in bats of India by random sampling. During March 2020, two species of bats were trapped and tested for the presence of Nipah virus.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Cross-sectional Survey
- Sample Size: 65 R. leschenaultii and 15 P. pipistrellus bats
- Geographic Focus: Maharashtra, India
- Time Period: 2020
Topics#
Nipah Virus, Bat Study, Epidemiology
Relevance#
The study adds to the understanding of the prevalence of Nipah virus in different bat species in India.