Which of the following States was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018?

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Correct Answer: Kerala. On 19 May 2018, a Nipah virus disease (NiV) outbreak was reported from Kozhikode district of Kerala, India. This is the first NiV outbreak in South India. Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic virus (a virus transmitted to humans from animals). Nipah virus causes NiV. Researchers believe that Nipah virus was transmitted from flying foxes (mega bats) as they live by eating fruits and surviving in the trees. Therefore, the correct answer is option- B

Which of the following States was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018?

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