NewsDesk @bactiman63 There is an outbreak of Nipah virus disease in several districts in Bangladesh. This outbreak is related to the consumption of date palm sap. I take a look at the numbers, the history...

NewsDesk @bactiman63 Health authorities in Bangladesh have reported three additional Nipah virus cases, including two additional deaths, according to a recent report. This is up from 11 cases and 8 deaths...

NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the Nipah virus situation in Kerala, India, the state government reports (computer translated) the test results of eight symptomatic close contacts...

NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala state, India, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that caution should be exercised as the...

Outbreaks of the deadly Nipah virus has been recorded almost every year in selected districts of Bangladesh since 2001. Since the outbreak in Meherpur in April-May 2001, Bangladesh has seen 260 cases...