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Kerala is on high alert after a confirmed Nipah virus case. Health authorities have activated containment protocols, including contact tracing and isolation measures, to prevent an outbreak. The zoonotic virus, primarily transmitted by fruit bats, causes severe acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis. This recurring threat underscores the urgent need for enhanced biosurveillance, robust local healthcare infrastructure, and continuous monitoring of zoonotic spillover risks in the region.
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