9 h. ago Nipah virus symptoms explained as outbreak confirmed in India

In some cases, the virus can cause a fatal brain infection

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3 d. ago What is Nipah virus? Symptoms to watch out for as India races to contain deadly outbreak

Nipah is a deadly virus with no vaccine or cure and considered a high-risk pathogen by the World Health Organization

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4 d. ago India rushes to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak after five cases confirmed

Nearly 100 people have been asked to quarantine in their homes after first case comes to light on Monday

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8 d. ago Mystery 'el virus' leaves children dehydrated with peeling skin as warning issued

A mysterious outbreak known as “el virus” has swept across Cuba, leaving hospitals overwhelmed as soaring numbers of children arrive dangerously dehydrated and with peeling skin

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2 w. ago London hospitals face ‘triple threat’ during winter flu crisis as cases soar after festive parties

Data suggests virus outbreak in the capital is continuing to spread with 419 beds occupied

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2 w. ago Swine fever deaths surge in Spain amid fears of new virus strain

Spain is working to identify and contain its first outbreak of the deadly virus in thirty years

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3 w. ago Health expert reveals 'mystery virus' behind festive illness outbreak

Health experts have identified the 'mystery virus' that's been causing widespread illness across the UK this festive period.

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