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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been reported in India, leading to confusion and fear that it could spread to the U.S.

Here's how Nipah virus spreads in India, early symptoms, testing methods, risk factors and why rapid surveillance is key to preventing fatal outbreaks.