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'''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]]