Which of the following statements regarding the Nipah virus is/are correct?
1. It is a zoonotic virus naturally harbored by Pteropus species (fruit bats).
2. There is currently a globally approved vaccine available for routine immunization against the Nipah virus.

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Accepted Answer

1 only — Statement 1 is correct as Pteropus bats are the natural reservoir for the Nipah virus. Statement 2 is incorrect because there are currently no approved vaccines or specific therapeutics available for Nipah virus infection in humans.

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