尼帕病毒

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family, characterized by high lethality and potential pandemic risk. The following is a systematic overview of its key information:
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1. Discovery and Distribution
· First outbreak: 1998 in Baling, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia (initially identified in pig farms, with most infected individuals having close contact with pigs).
· Name origin: From "Kampung Sungai Nipah" in Malaysia.
· Main endemic areas: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, India), with recent cases reported in the Philippines.
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2. Natural Ho