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'''Authors:''' Shreya Veggalam, Jayashankar CA, Ojas Balaji, Mansi Thipani Madhu, Mir Hyder Hussain, Shraddha H, Manish GR, Koshy Sam, Snigdha Reddy, Gulam Saidunnisa Begum

'''Year:''' 2025

'''Journal:''' Cureus

'''DOI:''' 10.7759/cureus.92420

=== Summary ===
This paper reviews the pathophysiology, immune evasion strategies, transmission dynamics, taxonomical position, and structural features of the Nipah virus with a focus on its epidemiology in India.

=== Key Findings ===
* The Nipah virus poses a serious threat to public health due to its high pathogenicity and zoonotic transmission potential.
* Transmission is strongly associated with fruit bats, and habitat decline increases the likelihood of zoonotic spillovers.
* There are no viable treatments or vaccines for NiV, but promising candidate vaccines are being researched.
* The paper examines the epidemiology of the virus in India to improve understanding of complex viral risks and public health campaign effects.

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Review
* '''Geographic Focus:''' India

=== Topics ===
Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Disease

=== Relevance ===
The paper improves understanding of complex viral risks and the effects of public health campaigns for Nipah research.

=== Source ===
View the entire paper: [[File:cureus-0017-00000092420.pdf]]