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'''Authors:''' Jasmine Dhillona, Arinjay Banerjee

'''Year:''' 2015

'''Journal:''' Journal of Public Health Policy

'''DOI:''' 10.1057/jphp.2015.13

=== Summary ===
This paper discusses policy options for controlling Nipah virus encephalitis in Bangladesh due to consumption of bat-contaminated date palm sap.

=== Key Findings ===
* Yearly seasonal outbreaks of NiV have occurred in Bangladesh since 2003 with high case fatality rates.
* Primary transmission is believed to be from consumption of bat-contaminated date palm sap (DPS).
* Investigations and preventive strategies face social and cultural challenges.
* The paper presents community approaches to control Nipah encephalitis, along with advantages and disadvantages of each.
* This information may be useful for health workers and policymakers in Southeast Asia.

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Case Study
* '''Geographic Focus:''' Bangladesh
* '''Time Period:''' 2001-2005

=== Topics ===
Nipah virus, Epidemiology, Policy

=== Relevance ===
The paper provides policy options for controlling Nipah encephalitis, a significant public health issue in Bangladesh.

=== Source ===
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