Nipah virus outbreak in India
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Severe cases can lead to brain swelling, or encephalitis, where symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness and seizures.
UK health bosses have issued a warning following an outbreak of the Nipah virus in India. It comes as two cases of the deadly virus have been confirmed in West Bengal, according to Indian authorities.
The adenovirus is a new strain that attacks the respiratory system, eyes, kidneys and, other organs seemingly in minutes — with no cure yet available.