Released in the PLOS Pathogens journal, the research identified that of the 20 new viruses discovered, two are part of the henipavirus family and have similar genes to Nipah and Hendra viruses ...

Nipah virus, first identified in 1998, remains a deadly threat due to bat reservoirs, human practices, high fatality rates, ...

Common symptoms of Nipah virus include fever, headache, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Cough, abdominal pain, nausea, ...

What is Nipah Virus? Nipah virus belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Henipavirus. It is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can spread from animals to humans. The natural reservoir of the virus is ...