Deadly Virus Carried by Bats Hits India, Raising Fears It Will Spread

At least 11 people have died in the southern state of Kerala after contracting the Nipah virus

At least 11 people have died in the southern Indian state of Kerala after they contracted a rare virus carried by bats, sparking concerns the deadly outbreak could spread.

There are no drugs or vaccine to treat the Nipah virus, which has a high mortality rate, according the World Health Organization. Symptoms can vary from acute respiratory infection to fatal encephalitis.

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