Nipah Virus Fears Trigger Airport Checks Across Asia
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Since the infection was first detected in humans in 1998, there have been sporadic new outbreaks across the so-called Nipah Belt.
Severe cases can lead to brain swelling, or encephalitis, where symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness and seizures.
UK Health Security Agency bosses have designated the Nipah virus as a "high priority pathogen" due to its high fatality rate and lack of proven treatment for the illness
Scientists used AI to design a completely new virus known as Evo-Φ2147. It is designed to infect and replicate inside bacterial cells rapidly. This is a novel virus targeting E. coli bacteria.