The Nipah virus is a deadly virus that can cause encephalitis, a brain infection. The symptoms of Nipah virus infection can vary from mild to severe, and they can include | Thehealthsite.com
Each winter, Bangladesh grapples with the spread of Nipah virus owing to consumption of raw date juice. This year, five people out of eight infected with the virus have died so far. Here is all you need to know about the Nipah virus, how it is transmitted, and what are the symptoms.
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The Nipah Virus has sparked fears among scientists and health professionals due to its high rate of mutation and it being extremely deadly. The mortality rate of Nipah ranges between 40 and 75 percent, which is much higher than the one percent deaths seen through Covid-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the disease as one of 16 priority pathogens that need to be looked into due to its potential to spark another global pandemic.