Advances in diagnostics,vaccines and therapeutics for Nipah virus |
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Authors: | Nazia Thakur Dalan Bailey |
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Institution: | The Pirbright Institute, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0NF, UK |
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Abstract: | Nipah virus is an emerging zoonotic paramyxovirus that causes severe and often fatal respiratory and neurological disease in humans. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of encephalitis in pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore with subsequent outbreaks in Bangladesh or India occurring almost annually. Due to the highly pathogenic nature of NiV, its pandemic potential, and the lack of licensed vaccines or therapeutics, there is a requirement for research and development into highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tools as well as antivirals and vaccines to help prevent and control future outbreak situations. |
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Keywords: | Corresponding author The Pirbright Institute Ash Road Pirbright Woking GU24 0NF UK Nipah virus Paramyxovirus Emerging viruses Zoonoses Vaccination |
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