Advancing the frontiers: Revolutionary control and prevention paradigms against Nipah virus

Authors: Fredmoore L. Orosco

Year: 2023

Journal: Open Veterinary Journal

DOI: 10.5455/OVJ.2023.v13.i9.1

Summary

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest control and prevention strategies against Nipah virus, focusing on vaccine development, antiviral drug discovery, early diagnosis, surveillance, and high-level biosecurity measures.

Key Findings

• Advancements in vaccine research hold promise for preventing NiV infections.
• Antiviral drugs like remdesivir, ribavirin, and favipiravir have the potential to inhibit NiV replication.
• Early diagnosis through molecular and serological assays plays a crucial role in timely detection.

Methodology

• Study Type: Review

Topics

Virology, Vaccines, Antivirals

Relevance

The paper discusses the importance of controlling and preventing Nipah virus outbreaks to safeguard public health on a global scale.

Source

View the entire paper: File:OpenVetJ-13-1056.pdf