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Emerging Viral Infections in India.

Reeta S Mani¹, V Ravi¹, Anita Desai¹

¹Department of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029 India.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India. Section B

|April 1, 2020

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Emerging infectious diseases, such as Nipah and Dengue viruses, pose a global threat due to factors like increased travel and habitat encroachment. Enhanced pathogen identification and outbreak management are crucial for control.

Keywords:

Emerging infections in India Emerging viral infections

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* Virology and Epidemiology
* Global Health Security

Background:

* Emerging infectious diseases are a significant global challenge, defined as new or rapidly spreading infections.
* Factors driving emergence include increased travel, trade, habitat encroachment, agricultural changes, and wildlife trade.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review important emerging viral infections reported in India.
* To highlight the need for enhanced surveillance and management strategies.

Main Methods:

* Literature review of emerging viral infections in India.
* Discussion of contributing factors to pathogen emergence.

Main Results:

* Identified key emerging viral infections in India: Nipah, Hantaviruses, Chikungunya, Human Enterovirus-71, Influenza, Chandipura, Crimean Congo, SARS Coronavirus, Buffalopox, Dengue, and Japanese Encephalitis.
* Pathogen emergence is linked to anthropogenic and environmental changes.

Conclusions:

* Enhanced awareness and training for clinical microbiologists and virologists are essential.
* Prompt reporting and effective management of outbreaks are critical to combat emerging/re-emerging infections.