The adenovirus is a new strain that attacks the respiratory system, eyes, kidneys and, other organs seemingly in minutes — with no cure yet available.

Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports in Asia are screening travelers from the “affected areas.”

Severe cases can lead to brain swelling, or encephalitis, where symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness and seizures.

While only two people reportedly contracted the virus, health officials are concerned because of the high mortality rate if it spreads.

Four top virologists provide a run down on the Nipah virus emerging from India - including how deadly it is and how likely it is to spread

The Trump administration this week sent out an alert about the Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal, India

More countries are implementing screening measures, while others are tightening the ones they already have in place after a deadly bat-borne virus was detected in humans.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It can also spread through contaminated food and, in some cases, from person to person. The virus was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore, which resulted in severe illness and significant loss of life.