Nipah cases in India: Experts explain the sneaky symptoms, and deadly risks we are not aware of

Two Nipah virus cases were identified in India, prompting nationwide surveillance. Over 190 contacts were tested, all returning negative results. Experts emphasize distinguishing facts from fears, highlighting the virus’s zoonotic transmission from fruit bats and limited human-to-human spread through bodily fluids. Early symptoms are mild and non-specific, making diagnosis challenging.