Pteropus Bats Presence and Nipah Virus Outbreaks
Pteropus Bats Presence and Previous Nipah Virus Infections: Asia, South Pacific, and Australia Region
Countries with previously reported Nipah virus outbreaks in people:
Countries with previously reported Nipah virus outbreaks in people:
Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
Countries where Pteropus bat species are known or likely present:
Countries where Pteropus bat species are known or likely present:
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Guam, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mariana Islands, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Guam, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mariana Islands, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
This map shows areas where outbreaks of Nipah virus (NiV) in people have already occurred, including cases of illness and death. It also highlights where multiple species of bats of the genus Pteropus, which can spread NiV, are known or are thought to live in the Asia, South Pacific, and Australia region. Pteropus bats are also found in locations in Asia and Africa that are not shown here.