All articles tagged with #nipah
A Visual Capitalist infographic ranks 10 deadly viruses by case fatality rate, led by rabies at nearly 100% once symptoms appear. The list highlights zoonotic origins (bats, camels, rodents) and notable hemorrhagic fevers (e.g., Ebola, Marburg), with death tolls and sources from WHO and other health authorities.
Bangladesh researchers detected Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) in archived throat swabs from five patients initially suspected of Nipah virus infection, suggesting bat-borne viruses may co-circulate with Nipah and should be considered in NiV-like illnesses. NiV tests were negative, but sequencing confirmed PRV (and in some cases virus growth in culture). All patients had recently consumed raw date-palm sap, and while two patients recovered, one died and others reported lingering symptoms; findings underscore the potential for reassortment in segmented viruses and call for broader surveillance and differential diagnoses in regions where palm sap is consumed.
Scientists in China discovered 22 new viruses in bat kidneys, including two related to deadly human-infecting viruses Nipah and Hendra, highlighting the importance of monitoring animals near humans to prevent potential pandemics, although these new viruses currently pose no direct threat to humans.
Scientists in China discovered multiple new viruses in bats living in fruit orchards, including two related to deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses, raising concerns about potential spillover to humans, though further research is needed to assess actual risk.
Scientists have identified a paramyxovirus, such as Nipah, as a potential cause for the next global pandemic, which they warn could be far deadlier than Covid-19. Paramyxoviruses, including mumps and measles, are highly infectious and have the ability to mutate and infect humans. The Nipah virus, for example, has a mortality rate of 40-75%, compared to 1% for Covid-19. Experts believe that paramyxoviruses are faster at spreading between humans, making them a significant threat. The World Health Organization has already prioritized Nipah and related viruses as top-priority pathogens. Developing vaccines for paramyxoviruses is challenging due to the high fatality rate among those infected.