Some 13 people have died following an outbreak of a rare and deadly disease in southern India. Scientists are now racing to find the source of the virus in case the spate of deaths heralds the beginning of a pandemic. READ MORE: Indian biotech firm says it has developed 2 vaccines for Zika virus Health […]
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India steps up hunt for origin of mysterious Nipah virus
India began a fresh round of tests to trace the animal origin of the rare Nipah virus that has killed 13 people.
Nipah virus outbreak in India ‘definitely a concern,’ Canadian scientist says
An outbreak in southern India demonstrates unique features of a mysterious virus.
Second Indian state reports suspected cases of rare Nipah virus, fanning fears of spread
Health officials checking if a rare, brain-damaging virus had spread to a second state after two suspected cases reported in southern Karnataka.