NIPAH VIRUS: A GROWING THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH

The Nipah virus is a severe zoonotic pathogen that poses a credible threat to public health. First recognized in Malaysia in 1998, the virus has since resulted in outbreaks in several regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Nipah virus infection can range from asymptomatic to fatal. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, and e