What is this?
The Nipah virus is a tiny germ that can make both animals and humans very ill, especially affecting the brain. It was first identified in Malaysia in 1998 and is named after the village where it was discovered.
Key Parts to Explore
RNA
This is like the virus's tiny instruction book, telling it how to make more copies of itself.
Nucleocapsid
This is a protective protein shell that safely holds the RNA instruction book inside the virus.
Envelope
This is the virus's outer coat, like a fuzzy jacket, that helps it hide from the body's defenses.
Spike Proteins
These are like little keys sticking out of the envelope, helping the virus unlock and enter healthy cells.
Did You Know?
Did you know the Nipah virus can spread from fruit bats to pigs, and then to people, even though the bats themselves don't usually get sick?
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