Which animal is the recognized natural reservoir of Nipah virus in South and Southeast Asia?
Correct answer: B. Fruit bats of the genus Pteropus
- A. Domestic pigs of the genus Sus
- B. Fruit bats of the genus Pteropus
- C. Wild rodents of the genus Rattus
- D. Waterfowl of the family Anatidae
Explanation
Fruit bats, especially Pteropus species, maintain Nipah virus in nature and can transmit it to animals or humans. Pigs may amplify the virus during outbreaks, but they are not considered its natural reservoir.
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