Nipah Virus: The Grim Reaper Appearing From the Disappearing Forests

Authors: Dipayan D

DOI: 10.23880/vij-16000173

Volume 2, Issue 7

Abstract

For decades, bats have been depicted as messengers of horror in literature - mostly in the form of vampires. But what if they really become terrifying creatures and cause large number of deaths? Recently Kerala, a state of southern India is on the headlines for being affected by the outbreak of a deadly infectious disease spread by bats through the microbe named Nipah virus.

Keywords: Nipah Virus; Grim Reaper; Forest

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