A review of the nipah virus

Authors: Sumit Paliwal, Suneet Shinu, Rubina Saha

Year: 2024

Journal: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

DOI: 10.1186/s41043-024-00666-5

Summary

This paper reviews the Nipah Virus (NiV), an emerging zoonotic disease primarily found in Southeast Asian regions with the highest number of cases in Bangladesh and India. The virus has a high fatality rate and there is no approved treatment or vaccine.

Key Findings

Nipah Virus (NiV) was first discovered in Malaysia in 1999
Pteropus fruit bats are the natural reservoirs for NiV
The highest number of cases is in Bangladesh, with a fatality rate of 65%
The highest mortality has been observed in India at 73%
There is no approved treatment or vaccine for NiV

Methodology

Study Type: Review
Geographic Focus: Southeast Asian regions

Topics

Epidemiology, Clinical, Virology, Policy

Relevance

The paper provides a comprehensive review of the Nipah Virus, highlighting its impact and the need for effective diagnostic methods, treatment options, and vaccines to better manage the virus.

Source

View the entire paper: File:41043 2024 Article 666.pdf