👉 The Nipah virus is a highly pathogenic mosquito-borne viral disease that originated in Malaysia, causing severe and sometimes fatal outbreaks in humans. It was first identified in 1987 and has since spread to numerous countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The virus is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes and can be spread through direct contact with infected blood. Symptoms range from fever, headache, chills, and muscle pain to organ failure and death within a few days