View source for Nipah virus: a re-emerging public health concern

'''Year:''' 2024

'''Journal:''' The Lancet Microbe

'''DOI:''' 10.1016/[DOI not provided in text]

=== Summary ===
The paper discusses the re-emergence of Nipah virus, a highly virulent RNA virus, causing widespread zoonotic illnesses. It mentions recent outbreaks in various countries including India and Bangladesh, and the lack of licensed vaccines or specific medications for the virus.

=== Key Findings ===
* Largest known outbreak of Nipah virus disease occurred in Kerala, India in 2023 with a high fatality rate
* Approximately half of the cases in Kerala involved human-to-human transmission
* Viral strains in India and Bangladesh have more potential for human-to-human transmission than the Malaysian virus isolates
* No licensed vaccines or specific medications for Nipah virus

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Review
* '''Geographic Focus:''' India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and other countries
* '''Time Period:''' 1998-present

=== Topics ===
Virus Outbreaks, Public Health, Zoonotic Diseases

=== Relevance ===
The paper highlights the importance of preventing and limiting the spread of Nipah virus, particularly in early phases of suspected outbreaks, to reduce the risk of infection.

=== Source ===
View the entire paper: [[File:PIIS2666524723003610.pdf]]