Mapping Risk of Nipah Virus Transmission from Bats to Humans in Thailand

Sero-prevalence of Nipah antibodies among close contacts of the index case: Correspondence

“…In a research on bats in a tropical region, 6.29% of the captured bats tested positive for NiV. [ 2 ] The bat has never been a threat to humans despite being known to spread several deadly diseases, including rabies. In that area, the bat has never been a zoonotic source.…”

“…According to the cited article on the virus’s bat reservoir in Southeast Asia, there are many high-risk areas that are contaminated with the virus but no one there is seropositive or exhibiting any clinical symptoms. [ 2 ] In addition, it is important to talk about the laboratory test’s quality control and diagnostic capabilities. Different immunoassay types can produce various diagnostic features.…”