Nipah Virus Transmission | MCQs

Explanation

Nipah Virus (NIV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. The natural host of NIV is the fruit bat of the Pteropus genus. The virus can spread to humans through:

• Direct contact with infected bats
• Contact with infected pigs or other animals
• Contact with contaminated food or drinks
• Human-to-human transmission through close contact with an infected person