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Which of the following animals is natural reservoir of Nipah viruses?

  1. A
    Bats
  2. B
    Turtles
  3. C
    Migratory birds
  4. D
    Horses

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Fruit bats of the genus Pteropus (commonly known as flying foxes) are the natural reservoir hosts of the Nipah virus. The virus can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected bats, their secretions, or consumption of contaminated fruits/date palm sap.

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Which of the following animals is natural reservoir of Nipah viruses?
A
Bats
B
Turtles
C
Migratory birds
D
Horses

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