Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals such as fruit bats to humans or through contaminated food.

The Nipah virus was spotted in India where it infected two people. No cases of the potentially lethal virus have been ...

New Nipah-like bat virus in Bangladesh is becoming more deadly, scientists warn - PRV infections are typically mild, but that ...

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For those that do survive the virus, it is noted that they often have long term neurological sequelae, including the development of epilepsy, personality changes and even the potential for a ...

A newly recognised bat-borne virus in Bangladesh is forcing scientists to rethink what they thought they knew about emerging ...

Experts explain how Nipah virus spreads, why it's so deadly, and whether it poses a threat in the U.S., Texas or Austin.

Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.” ...

Two Nipah virus cases were reported in India, prompting swift public health action, travel precautions, and close international monitoring.

UVA infectious disease expert Dr. William Petri explains how the virus spreads and why health officials are on high alert.

Two cases have been detected in India among health care workers.