A young man in Karnataka has died from Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a rare tick-borne viral illness known as monkey fever.

In Malaysia, NiV causes a highly dangerous infection carried by bats, which can also infect pigs and humans through close ...

A measles outbreak has been reported in Ave Maria, Collier County, a first for Southwest Florida. The outbreak is attributed ...

What is Nipah virus? Learn about its symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures to help reduce outbreaks and protect public health.

Amid fresh Nipah virus cases in India, we walk you through what the virus is, how it spreads, when symptoms usually appear, the health risks involved, and the steps that help reduce transmission and ...

Nipah virus is a viral infection that hit both the respiratory and nervous systems. It is transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs or by consuming contaminated food like fruits bitten by ...

Nipah is a rare viral infection that spreads largely from infected animals, mainly fruit bats, to humans. It can be ...

What is Nipah virus? Symptoms to watch out for as India races to contain deadly outbreak - Nipah is a deadly virus with no ...

A recent outbreak of Nipah virus in eastern India has renewed concern among health authorities, as confirmed cases and close ...

India, Jan. 30 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains "low," following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal ...

Dear J.M.: Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain, which is a rare condition. It can be caused by infections ...

ANSWER: Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain, which is a rare condition. It can be caused by infections (especially viruses) or autoimmune reactions, including antibody-mediated encephalitis.