The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday.

This Nipah outbreak in India is worrying because theres currently no prevention and no treatment available, and its a severe disease.

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Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state

Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Asia.

The advisory describes Nipah virus as a deadly zoonotic disease that can spread to humans. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, cough, body aches, and vomiting. Medical experts warn that the virus can lead to severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain inflammation).

The Trump administration this week sent out an alert about the Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, India

Four top virologists provide a run down on the Nipah virus emerging from India - including how deadly it is and how likely it is to spread