Nipah Virus Infection

Nipah virus, a paramyxovirus related to Hendra virus, first emerged in Malaysia in 1998. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic infection to fatal encephalitis. Malaysia has had no more cases since 1999, but outbreaks continue to occur in Bangladesh and India. In the Malaysia-Singapore outbr...

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Published in:Journal of clinical microbiology 2018-06, Vol.56 (6)
Main Authors: Ang, Brenda S P, Lim, Tchoyoson C C, Wang, Linfa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abattoirs
Animals
Bangladesh - epidemiology
Chiroptera - virology
Disease Outbreaks
Disease Reservoirs - virology
Encephalitis - epidemiology
Encephalitis - virology
Henipavirus Infections - epidemiology
Henipavirus Infections - history
Henipavirus Infections - transmission
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
India - epidemiology
Malaysia - epidemiology
Minireview
Nipah Virus - genetics
Phoeniceae - virology
Singapore - epidemiology
Swine - virology
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Summary:Nipah virus, a paramyxovirus related to Hendra virus, first emerged in Malaysia in 1998. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic infection to fatal encephalitis. Malaysia has had no more cases since 1999, but outbreaks continue to occur in Bangladesh and India. In the Malaysia-Singapore outbreak, transmission occurred primarily through contact with pigs, whereas in Bangladesh and India, it is associated with ingestion of contaminated date palm sap and human-to-human transmission. Bats are the main reservoir for this virus, which can cause disease in humans and animals. There are currently no effective therapeutics, and supportive care and prevention are the mainstays of management.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
DOI:10.1128/JCM.01875-17