Scientists collect samples to find source of Nipah virus in Kerala

Jun 13, 2019

Ernakulam (Kerala), Jun 13 (ANI): An eight member team of scientists from Institute of Advanced Virology, Kerala and National Institute of Virology arrived in North Paravur, Ernakulam to collect samples from fruit eating bats to find the source of the Nipah virus. A 23-old-man was tested positive for Nipah virus infection on June 4, 2019. The deadly disease killed 17 people in Kerala last year. A total number of 15 people are under observation in the state. Nipah virus is transmitted from animals to humans causing respiratory illness. According to World Health Organisation, there is no treatment or vaccine available for either people or animals.