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Nipah virus: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention for travellers and health professionals
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Outbreaks
Nipah virus in India
As of 21 July 2024, a fatal case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kerala. Contact tracing and epidemiological surveillance is ongoing.
Nipah virus in Bangladesh
Since 1 January 2024, and as of 9 February 2024, 2 laboratory-confirmed fatal cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have been reported from the Dhaka division of Bangladesh.
Nipah virus in India
As of 17 September 2023, 6 confirmed cases of Nipah virus, including 2 deaths, have been reported. All of the cases have been reported from Kozhikode District in Northern Kerala.