Nipah Virus Infection

Av, R.; Sadanandan, S.; Thulaseedharan, N.K.; Kg, S.Kumar.; Pallivalappil, B.; As, A.Kumar.

Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 66(12): 58-60

2018


ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772
PMID: 31313551
Document Number: 696201
Nipah Virus Infection is an emerging zoonotic infection which presents with acute encephalitis and respiratory distress syndrome. It is associated with high mortality and classified as Biosafety level 4 organisms in view of its features which make it a potential agent for Bioterrorism. Experience with broad spectrum antiviral agent Ribavirin is promising in reducing the mortality and morbidity.

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