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Detection of possible Nipah virus infection in Rousettus leschenaultii and Pipistrellus Pipistrellus bats in Maharashtra, India

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Year: 2021

Journal: Journal of Infection and Public Health

Summary

A cross-sectional survey was initiated to study the prevalence of Nipah virus in bats of India by random sampling. During March 2020, two species of bats were trapped and tested for the presence of Nipah virus.

Methodology

  • Study Type: Cross-sectional Survey
  • Sample Size: 65 R. leschenaultii and 15 P. pipistrellus bats
  • Geographic Focus: Maharashtra, India
  • Time Period: 2020

Topics

Nipah Virus, Bat Study, Epidemiology

Relevance

The study adds to the understanding of the prevalence of Nipah virus in different bat species in India.

Source

View the entire paper: File:1-s2.0-S1876034121001167-main.pdf

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