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Nipah Outbreak in Kerala: A new case of Nipah virus has come to light in Kerala. In the investigation conducted in Kozhikode, Nipah virus has been confirmed in a 45-year-old man. After this matter came to light, health officials took precautionary measures and started identifying the people who came in contact with that man. The patient is currently undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. In such a situation, let us now tell you how Nipah virus spreads and how dangerous it is.
The patient came in contact with 77 people
According to the report, it is a matter of relief that till now none of the 77 people who came in contact with the patient have shown any symptoms of Nipah virus. According to officials, out of 77 people, 14 are the patient’s family members, 5 are friends and colleagues and 58 are health workers. It is being told that 15 of these people have been kept in high-risk category.
What is Nipah virus?
Nipah virus is a genetic virus, that is, it spreads from animals to humans. Its main source is considered to be fruit weight i.e. fruit eating bats. This virus first appeared in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999. Apart from this, its outbreak has been seen from time to time in India, Bangladesh and some countries of South East Asia.
How does Nipah virus spread?
Nipah virus infection can spread to humans in many ways, such as by eating fruits contaminated with the saliva, urine or feces of infected bats, by drinking the juice of raw dates that have come in contact with bats, by coming in contact with infected animals, especially pigs, apart from this, this virus spreads by coming in contact with the body fluids of an infected patient such as saliva, blood or other secretions. According to experts, the risk of infection is higher in people who take care of infected patients.
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What are the symptoms of Nipah virus?
Symptoms of this virus can appear 4 to 14 days after infection. Initial symptoms are like normal viral infection. In this, symptoms like high fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, cough and sore throat, difficulty in breathing are seen. In more dangerous cases, the virus can reach the brain and cause brain inflammation. According to the World Health Organization, 40 to 75 percent of patients infected with Nipah virus may die.
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