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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.
Summary
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.
Area of Science:
- * 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.
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