Epidemic

2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

2018 · 10.00° N, 76.30° E

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When
2018
Kind
Epidemic
Coordinates
10.00° N, 76.30° E
Description
Nipah virus outbreak occured in Kerala, India
Deaths
17
Cause
Nipah virus infection, Nipah virus
Date from
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Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala

Disease outbreaks in Indian state

There have been several outbreaks of Nipah virus in Kerala, some of which have been traced to fruit bats. The NIV Pune confirmed the first case of Nipah virus in Kerala in May 2018. A total of 21 Nipah virus infected individuals died between 2018 and 2024.

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