Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 179: Nipah Virus: A Multidimensional Update
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 179: Nipah Virus: A Multidimensional Update
Viruses doi: 10.3390/v16020179
Authors:
Javier Faus-Cotino
Gabriel Reina
Javier Pueyo
Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus to which is attributed numerous high mortality outbreaks in South and South-East Asia; Bangladesh’s Nipah belt accounts for the vast majority of human outbreaks, reporting regular viral emergency events. The natural reservoir of NiV is the Pteropus bat species, which covers a wide geographical distribution extending over Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Occasionally, human outbreaks have required the presence of an intermediate amplification mammal host between bat and humans. However, in Bangladesh, the viral transmission occurs directly from bat to human mainly by ingestion of contaminated fresh date palm sap. Human infection manifests as a rapidly progressive encephalitis accounting for extremely high mortality rates. Despite that, no therapeutic agents or vaccines have been approved for human use. An updated review of the main NiV infection determinants and current potential therapeutic and preventive strategies is exposed.
Source: Viruses - Category: Virology Authors: Javier Faus-Cotino Gabriel Reina Javier Pueyo Tags: Review Source Type: research
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