Nipah Virus: Understanding a Deadly Zoonotic Pathogen
Introduction Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious zoonotic virus that first emerged in 1999 during an outbreak in Malaysia. This virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and is primarily associated with fruit bats, specifically the Pteropodidae family, which serves as its natural reservoir. Nipah virus poses a significant public…