The West Bengal government on Friday confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in the state, officials said. Two people in West Bengal, both nurses, tested positive for the Nipah contagion. Soon after, a National Joint Outbreak Response Team was deployed to curb further spread of the virus. Nipah virus infection in Bengal While the state…
A National Joint Outbreak Response Team has been deployed to prevent the spread of the virus. Given the high fatality rate and the absence of a licensed vaccine, understanding this threat is critical for public safety. What is the Nipah virus and why is it dangerous? The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, one that…
West Bengal News: Two suspected cases of Nipah virus in West Bengal have spread panic in the entire state. Two nurses working in a private hospital in Barasat in North 24 Parganas district have been admitted to the hospital in critical condition after being suspected of Nipah virus infection. The condition of both is said…
