Epidemiologists: chasing viruses

Epidemiologists: chasing viruses

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Scientists determined that bats are a natural reservoir for Nipah virus. a. In your own words, explain what a reservoir animal is.

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What human behavior was the cause of the Nipah virus outbreak in Bangladesh?

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What evidence suggested bats were the reservoir?

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Why is it important to monitor the bat population?

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Pretend you work for the World Health Organization. Write a sentence or two discussing the Nipah virus and how it spreads, and provide recommendations for how to control it.