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Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus family — the same family as smallpox. The disease was once confined to Central and West Africa but has recently appeared in non-endemic countries, including India, sparking global public health alerts.

Nipah Virus (NiV) is a highly infectious and deadly virus transmitted from animals to humans, particularly fruit bats (flying foxes) and pigs. It can also spread through contaminated food and person-to-person contact. First identified in 1999 in Malaysia, the virus has caused repeated outbreaks in India, especially in Kerala and West Bengal — with mortality rates ranging from 40% to 75%.

Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Caused by influenza viruses A and B, it spreads rapidly in seasonal outbreaks and can range from mild to severe — especially in vulnerable populations. Influenza is not the same as a common cold; it has more intense symptoms and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.