Epidemiologists: chasing viruses

Scientists determined that bats are a natural reservoir for Nipah virus. a. In your own words, explain what a reservoir animal is.

What human behavior was the cause of the Nipah virus outbreak in Bangladesh?

What evidence suggested bats were the reservoir?

Why is it important to monitor the bat population?

Pretend you work for the World Health Organization. Write a sentence or two discussing the Nipah virus and how it spreads, and provide recommendations for how to control it.