Health authorities in India are responding to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, with five cases reported, including a doctor and two nurses from a private hospital near Kolkata. The virus, carried by bats, causes severe respiratory issues and has a high fatality rate, prompting immediate quarantines and testing of 180 individuals. Nipah virus is classified as a priority pathogen by the WHO, highlighting its potential to trigger epidemics. Historically, the virus has led to fatalities in India, particularly in Kerala, where it has been regularly reported since its first detection in 1999.
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