An outbreak of Nipah virus has recently occurred in West Bengal, eastern India, with five confirmed cases and nearly 100 people under quarantine. As a result, neighboring countries have raised their alert levels, with Thailand and Nepal strengthening health screening measures for travelers from India.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Nipah virus as a "priority pathogen" due to its high potential for transmission and outbreaks. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific treatment for Nipah virus. The virus can cause a variety of clinical manifestations in humans, ranging from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory illness and even fatal encephalitis.
An outbreak of Nipah virus has recently occurred in West Bengal, eastern India, with five confirmed cases and nearly 100 people under quarantine. As a result, neighboring countries have raised their alert levels, with Thailand and Nepal strengthening health screening measures for travelers from India.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Nipah virus as a "priority pathogen" due to its high potential for transmission and outbreaks. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific treatment for Nipah virus. The virus can cause a variety of clinical manifestations in humans, ranging from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory illness and even fatal encephalitis.
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