Nipah virus: a potential pandemic agent in the context of the current severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic

Authors: P. Devnath, H. M. A. A. Masud

Year: 2021

Journal: Elsevier Ltd.

DOI: 10.xxxx/xxxxx

Summary

This paper speculates that the Nipah virus, similar to SARS-CoV-2, could potentially cause a pandemic if not adequately researched due to its high death rate despite causing a low number of infections.

Key Findings

• Nipah virus causes severe disease and has resulted in a higher death rate compared to the number of infections.
• The current COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a zoonotic disease that has caused widespread deaths.

Methodology

• Study Type: Review
• Sample Size: Not applicable for review article
• Geographic Focus: Global
• Time Period: 2019-present

Topics

Zoonotic Diseases, Pandemics, SARS-CoV-2

Relevance

This paper emphasizes the importance of continued research on Nipah virus due to its potential to cause future pandemics, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Source

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