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Nipah Virus Disease

Nipah Virus Disease

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. The natural reservoir for Nipah virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, particularly those of the Pteropus genus. Transmission to humans occurs through direct contact with infected bats, consumption of contaminated fruits or date palm sap, or close contact with infected animals, particularly pigs. Clinical features of Nipah Virus Disease (NiV) range from asymptomatic infection to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms. The incubation period is typically 4 to 14 days, with initial symptoms resembling influenza, including fever, headache, and muscle pain. Severe cases progress to encephalitis, characterized by altered mental status, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. Respiratory symptoms such as cough and breathing difficulties may also occur. Nipah virus has caused several outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia, with sporadic cases reported in Bangladesh and India. The case fatality rate can be high, ranging from 40% to 75%, emphasizing the significance of early detection, isolation, and supportive care.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Francis J Castellino

Francis J Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Reza Nassiri

Reza Nassiri

Michigan State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
WCID 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Richard Dembo

Richard Dembo

University of South Florida, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Patricia Tai

Patricia Tai

University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Yu Chen Wu

Yu Chen Wu

The University of Queensland, Australia

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