Nipah Virus: A Multidimensional Update

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.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Viruses-16-00179.pdf