NIPAH VIRUS: A LOOMING RISK FOR HUMAN WELL-BEING

The Nipah virus is a deadly zoonotic pathogen that poses a credible threat to public health. First discovered in Malaysia in 1998, the virus has since led to outbreaks in several regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Nipah virus infection can range from unnoticeable to severe. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, and encep