How does the body react after contracting the deadly NiV? Expert explains how the Nipah virus attacks the brain, leading to swelling and fatal inflammation.

Because the bat-borne pathogen currently has no cure, the likes of India, Thailand, Pakistan, Hong Kong and Vietnam have taken measures to help screen for the virus. With a mortality rate of 40 to 75 percent, symptoms typically include high fever, headaches, myalgia (muscle pain), vomiting and sore throat.

Nipah Virus is a deadly zoonotic threat that has resurfaced in some parts of the globe, further raising global health concerns

What is Nipah virus? Learn about its symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures to help reduce outbreaks and protect public health.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas health officials say one person is dead and several others are infected with a disease that can cause neurological problems. Eleven of the reported cases of WNV infection are classified as neuroinvasive while one is considered non ...