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Nipah Virus Tracker: Malaysia

Outbreak Locations in Malaysia

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MY

Malaysia

First outbreak: 1998-09-29

Total Outbreaks

2

Active Cases

0

Total Cases

358

Total Deaths

143

Average Case Fatality Rate

39.9%

Timeline

First recorded:1998-09-29
Most recent:1999-01-15

Cases Timeline

Cases Over Time

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Outbreak History

Jan 15, 1999 - Apr 30, 1999

Negeri Sembilan

Seremban

critical
Cases

93

Deaths

38

CFR

4086.0%

Source: Under investigation

Transmission: pig-to-human

ID: NIP-1999-MY-001

Part of the 1998-1999 outbreak spreading from Perak.

Sep 29, 1998 - May 31, 1999

Perak

Ipoh

critical
Cases

265

Deaths

105

CFR

3962.0%

Source: Under investigation

Transmission: pig-to-human

ID: NIP-1998-MY-001

First recognized Nipah outbreak. Led to culling of ~1 million pigs.

About Nipah Virus Tracking in Malaysia

Malaysia has recorded 2 Nipah virus outbreaks since 1998-09-29, with 0 active cases and 143 deaths. Our Nipah virus tracker monitors all documented outbreaks to provide comprehensive surveillance data for public health awareness.

The case fatality rate in Malaysia averages 39.9%, highlighting the severity of Nipah virus infections in this region. Tracking these outbreaks helps researchers and public health officials understand transmission patterns and improve outbreak response.

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