Nipah virus infection: Avoid eating date palm sap, fallen/ bitten fruits, warns doctor

 Nipah virus fears escalate in West Bengal with two cases identified, one nurse improving while another remains critical. Tamil Nadu has heightened surveillance. This dangerous zoonotic infection, transmitted from bats, boasts a high fatality rate and can cause severe neurological damage. Early detection and prevention are crucial as no specific cure exists. Nipah virus fears escalate in West Bengal with two cases identified, one nurse improving while another remains critical. Tamil Nadu has heightened surveillance. This dangerous zoonotic infection, transmitted from bats, boasts a high fatality rate and can cause severe neurological damage. Early detection and prevention are crucial as no specific cure exists.