Other Viruses & Diseases

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a zoonotic disease with high mortality and no licensed vaccine or specific curative treatment available. Clinical management currently focuses on supportive care and investigational therapeutics. This article provides an in-depth, evidence‑based review of treatment approaches where a vaccine is not available, synthesizing authoritative sources specific to clinical care, emerging therapeutics, … Read more

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic viral pathogen with high case fatality (40‑75%) that can cause severe encephalitis and respiratory illness in humans. Reservoir hosts are fruit bats (Pteropus spp.), and transmission to humans occurs via direct contact with infected animals or people, or through contaminated food, especially raw date palm sap and fruit with … Read more

The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic viral pathogen capable of causing severe disease in humans with high case‑fatality ratios. India has experienced multiple NiV outbreaks since its first reported event in 2001, with recent confirmations of cases in West Bengal in January 2026 enhancing global surveillance focus on this pathogen. NiV continues to pose … Read more

Measles is one of the most contagious viral infections known in medicine. Understanding how long measles is contagious is critical for protecting family members, preventing outbreaks, and following correct isolation guidance. This article explains the full contagious timeline, how measles spreads, who is most at risk, and what actions reduce transmission—using clear, evidence-based medical information. … Read more

What is Nepah virus? Nepah virus—medically known as Nipah virus (NiV)—is a rare but highly fatal zoonotic virus that spreads from animals to humans and can also spread between people. It primarily affects the brain and lungs, often causing severe encephalitis and respiratory failure. Nipah virus outbreaks have been reported mainly in South and Southeast … Read more

Nipah virus cause death primarily through severe brain inflammation (encephalitis) and acute respiratory failure. Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus first identified in 1998. It is classified as a highly fatal pathogen with mortality rates reported between 40% and 75% in documented outbreaks. Death often occurs rapidly due to multi-organ failure, neurological damage, or … Read more

What is Nepah virus? Nepah virus—medically known as Nipah virus (NiV)—is a rare but highly fatal zoonotic virus that spreads from animals to humans and can also spread between people. It primarily affects the brain and lungs, often causing severe encephalitis and respiratory failure. Nipah virus outbreaks have been reported mainly in South and Southeast … Read more

For some patients, it starts like a bad flu. For others, it jumps straight to confusion, seizures, or coma—sometimes within days. That unpredictability is what makes Nipah virus infections so dangerous… and why recognizing symptoms early matters more than almost anything else. This guide focuses squarely on nipah virus symptoms—how they show up, how they … Read more

Measles is often considered a childhood illness, yet adults remain vulnerable—particularly those who are unvaccinated, under-vaccinated, or exposed during outbreaks. Adult measles can present with more severe symptoms and a higher risk of complications compared to childhood cases. Understanding measles symptoms in adults is critical for early detection, prompt isolation, and timely medical care. This … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Adenovirus symptoms vary widely, ranging from mild cold-like illness to severe, life-threatening infections. Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that infect the respiratory tract, eyes, gastrointestinal system, and urinary tract. They affect people of all ages but are especially common in children, military recruits, … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Swollen throat glands can feel scary when they show up out of nowhere. Your neck feels tight, swallowing hurts, and you may worry something serious is going on. The good news is that most cases have clear causes and respond well to simple care. Still, … Read more