The mysteries of the very deadly Nipah virus
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Doctors and relatives carry the body of a Nipah virus victim to the Indian state of Kerala.
Photo dated May 24, 2018. (Illustration) © REUTERS/Stringer
By: Gabrielle Maréchaux Follow
His name is Nipah, he appeared in Malaysia in the late 90s, and has been making regular appearances in Asia ever since.
As it becomes increasingly uncertain whether there will be a detailed explanation of the origin of Covid-19 in the near future, another relatively unknown virus is also worrying the WHO and scientists.
While only 1,000 deaths in total have been identified so far, with a mortality rate of between 40 and 75% and an incubation period that can last up to 45 days, this virus which affects the brain, is still considered one of the most serious epidemiological threats.
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"The mysteries of the very deadly Nipah virus", a great report by Gabrielle Maréchaux.
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