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Can eating fruits lead to Nipah virus infection?
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on July 28, 2024
In Malappuram, Kerala, a 14-year-old boy succumbed to the Nipah virus after consuming contaminated hog plum fruit. Fruit bats are the primary carriers, spreading the virus via their excretions. Public awareness is critical given the virus's high fatality rate.