How does the body react after contracting the deadly NiV? Expert explains how the Nipah virus attacks the brain, leading to swelling and fatal inflammation.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester.

When a pathogen like a dangerous virus invades the human body, it usually has to enter human cells to cause an illness. Influenza has to latch onto a receptor on the surface of a human cell so it can enter that cell and use the cellular machinery to churn ...

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With Kerala and West Bengal remaining endemic for Nipah virus, experts warn that while case numbers are low, the virus's high fatality rate makes early detection, isolation and strict infection control critical.

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Following reports that the number of Nipah virus infections in India, particularly in the eastern state of West Bengal, has been rapidly increasing in recent days, raising concerns about a potential widespread outbreak,