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'''Authors:''' Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, Boonlert Lumlertdacha, Kalyanee Boongird, Sawai Wanghongsa, Lawan Chanhome, Pierre Rollin, Patrick Stockton, Charles E. Rupprecht, Thomas G. Ksiazek, Thiravat Hemachudha

'''Year:''' 2004

=== Summary ===
This paper discusses a study conducted in Thailand to survey for Nipah virus (NV) in the bat population. NV antibodies were detected in 82 of 1304 bats, and NV RNA was found in bat saliva and urine, suggesting persistent infection.

=== Key Findings ===
* NV antibodies detected in 82 out of 1304 bats
* NV RNA found in bat saliva and urine

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Surveillance study
* '''Sample Size:''' 1304 bats
* '''Geographic Focus:''' Thailand (central, eastern, southern)
* '''Time Period:''' March 2002 to February 2004

=== Topics ===
Epidemiology, Virology

=== Relevance ===
The study provides valuable baseline data for surveillance and public health assessment of Nipah virus impact in the region.

=== Source ===
View the entire paper: [[File:05-0613.pdf]]