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The deadly return of Nipah virus in India: Challenges and Recommendations
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  • Zainab Rahmat,
  • Um Abiha Batool E,
  • Zobia Ahmad,
  • Sayed Hamid Mousavi
Zainab Rahmat
Dow Medical College
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Um Abiha Batool E
Dow Medical College
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Zobia Ahmad
Dow Medical College
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Sayed Hamid Mousavi
Kateb University

Corresponding Author:dr.mousavi@kateb.edu.af

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Abstract

Nipah Virus is a deadly zoonotic virus that causes a wide range of symptoms, from asymptomatic disease to acute respiratory distress and encephalitis, both of which can prove fatal. India has tackled outbreaks of Nipah virus constantly throughout the years, and is facing another rise in cases yet again. Although India has dealt with outbreaks of many infectious diseases in the past, it is imperative to focus fully on limiting the further spread of the lethal Nipah virus to limit mortality. Proper implementation of standard infective protocol as well as using a strict surveillance system are some important steps that must be taken in order to dismantle the looming possibility of full-blown worldwide endemics due to Nipah virus.