Nipah Virus- A Deadly outbreak

                               
    Nipah Virus Infection

It is a bat-borne zoonotic disease spread to human through contaminated fruits, water and food (Bats, pigs).

It was first discovered in 1999 where people were seen affected with it in Singapore and Malaysia.

In India, the outbreak was seen in Kozhikode, Kerela.


It belongs to the family of Paramyxoviridae


Transmission:-

Nipah virus (NiV) can spread to people from:


  • Direct contact with infected animals, such as bats or pigs, or their body fluids (such as blood, urine or saliva)
  • Consuming food products that have been contaminated by body fluids of infected animals (such as palm sap or fruit contaminated by an infected bat)
  • Close contact with a person infected with NiV or their body fluids (including nasal or respiratory droplets, urine, or blood





Signs and Symptoms:-
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • difficulty in breathing
Symptoms can be complicated and can even lead to serious complications:
  • Disorientation
  • Seizures
  • Coma
  • Brain swelling
It is a disease which can prevail from 3-14 days, causing immense restlessness and discomfort.
It may even lead to death due to persistent convulsions and personality changes.

Diagnosis:-
It can be done via
  • RT-PCR of blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine
  • Nasal swabs, throat swabs test
  • ELISA
Treatment:-
  • Supportive care
  • Symptomatic treatment- that is treated when and how symptoms appear
  • Hydration
  • Proper rest
Prevention:-

In areas where Nipah virus (NiV) outbreaks have occurred (Bangladesh, Malaysia, India, and Singapore), people should:

  • Practice handwashing regularly with soap and water

  • Avoid contact with sick bats or pigs
  • Avoid areas where bats are known to roost
  • Avoid eating or drinking products that could be contaminated by bats, such as raw date palm sap, raw fruit, or fruit that is found on the ground
  • Avoid contact with the blood or body fluids of any person known to be infected with NiV.





Disclaimer:- This article is for informational purposes only.
Advice:- Do not miss out on the symptoms, consult your physician immediately.

(Ref. CDS, Pubmed and NIH)

Comments

  1. enrichedKnowlede9 April 2024 at 05:55

    Thanks for sharing this. Can you please write an article about pimples/acne. And also share some ways to get rid of them?

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