Suvarnabhumi Airport Office/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. Here’s what you need to know about the virus, including signs and symptoms, how the virus is transmitted and what treatments are available. What is Nipah virus? Nipah virus is a type of zoonotic disease, meaning it’s primarily found in animals and can spread between animals and people. Experts have said Nipah virus cases are also a reminder of the potentially devastating effects of habitat destruction and climate change, possibly leading to more interaction between infected animals and humans.