Hendra and Nipah viruses are two closely related pathogens that belong to the genus Henipavirus within the family Paramyxoviridae. These viruses have garnered significant attention due to their zoonotic nature and their potential to cause severe and often fatal...
Infection with Nipah Virus (NiV) was first recognised in Malaysia 1998/1999, where a major outbreak occurred in pigs and humans. NiV infection is now endemic in South Asia and several outbreaks of NiV infection have been reported in India and Bangladesh. Currently an...
