- 🌍 Nipah virus (NiV), a zoonotic paramyxovirus from the Henipavirus genus, primarily infects Pteropus bat species across Southeast and South Asia. Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- Emerging in the late 1990s in Malaysia, NiV has since sparked outbreaks in Singapore, Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines. The recent NiV outbreak in Kerala, India, in 2023 leaves us with many questions about its spillover pathways.Nov 25, 2025 12:57
- In this review, we delve into the complexities of NiV transmission and spillover, spotlighting critical areas that demand further research. We urge a united, multidisciplinary approach in both laboratory settings and the field, emphasizing the necessity of a One Health strategy.
