A deadly virus has returned to haunt southern India, claiming the life of a young man and reigniting fears of a regional outbreak. In the small town of Malappuram, residents are once again on high alert.
In the early days of September, tragedy hit Malappuram, Kerala, as a 24-year-old succumbed to the highly lethal Nipah virus.
This is the second death in just three months from the same virus, stirring deep concerns across the town and the wider region. With no vaccine or cure, Nipah virus stands as one of the most feared pathogens in the world. "It happened so fast. One moment, he was fine, and the next, he was gone," said a local health worker, reflecting the urgency and unpredictability of this deadly disease.
What makes the Nipah virus especially terrifying is its unpredictability and lack of treatment options.
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