The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It can also spread through contaminated food or directly between people. Here are some key points about the Nipah virus: 1. Origin and Transmission: • The virus was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998-1999, where pigs were the intermediate hosts. • It is primarily transmitted by fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family. • Human-to-human transmission has been documented, especially among cl