NIPAH VIRUS - Confirmed cases of the deadly virus have sparked concern in parts of Asia, and here are some things to know about it.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It can also spread through contaminated food and, in some cases, from person to person. The virus was first ...

LONDON, Jan 28 - Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up ...

Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand and Malaysia to step up airport screening ...

Indian authorities have said they have now contained an outbreak following confirmed cases ...

Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus, a rare but deadly zoonotic disease, is highly infectious and fatal and there is no ...

Although it is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, patients and some doctors know little about cytomegalovirus.

Severe cases can lead to brain swelling, or encephalitis, where symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness and seizures.

Health officials in India have put quarantine measures in place as the number of people tested for Nipah reached 180.

Health officials across parts of Asia are stepping up disease checks after several people in India were diagnosed with Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infection that can spread from animals to humans.

While the WHO currently considers risk of the current Nipah virus outbreak low, here’s a closer look at what this disease is.