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Nipah virus symptoms: Kerela has issued Nipah virus alert before the bat breeding season. A fatal disease caused by a virus found in bats, Nipah virus can spread to humans through bats or infected pigs, leading to outbreaks. Discover the symptoms, risks and preventive measures of this virus.
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Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) because of its potential to trigger an epidemic. There is no vaccine to prevent infection and no treatment to cure it.
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Kerala Health Minister Veena George said the suspicion of Nipah infection arose after a death investigation conducted by the Regional Medical Officer. "The available samples were immediately sent for testing and it turned out to be positive," the minister said in a video message.
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The brain-damaging virus, which can spread from bats and pigs to humans, has surfaced in Kerala several times in recent years. In a 2018 outbreak, 21 people died before it was contained. The virus has previously been detected in countries including Singapore and Malaysia. Here’s what you need to know about it:
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Authorities in Kerala are taking preventive measures after a 14-year-old boy died from the Nipah virus infection and 60 individuals were found to be in the high-risk category, the state health minister said.Parts of Kerala are recognized globally as high-risk areas for outbreaks of the Nipah virus.
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A high-level meeting of health officials was convened here to discuss preventive measures and the department’s preparedness in facing any emergency with regard to Nipah, George said in a statement.
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The trials of the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine, consisting of 51 people aged 18 to 55, will be led by the Oxford Vaccine Group.
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State Health Minister Veena George said that the Indian Council of Medical Research gave this information based on its studies of the bat samples collected by it.
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Currently, there is no vaccine for Nipah, which spreads through contact with infected animals such as bats and pigs.
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The Kerala government has withdrawn containment in all zones and allied restrictions imposed in the northern district, as no new cases of Nipah virus have been reported here since September 16.
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As many as 66 people, who completed isolation, were excluded from the contact list, she said.
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Narrating the steps taken by the government to check the prevention of the disease, Vijayan said currently 994 people are under surveillance.
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Containment zones, door-to-door medical checkups, and closure of schools and colleges are some of the steps that authorities have taken in Kerala. For the fourth time since 2018, the state is again battling the deadly Nipah virus.
It was earlier detected in Kozhikode in 2018 and 2021 and in Ernakulam in 2019. So what is the Nipah Virus, what are its symptoms, and is it dangerous? Watch to find out
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In a Facebook post, the DC said the new service would help address doubts related to Nipah and those showing symptoms of infection can seek medical assistance without having to go to a doctor.
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With another case of Nipah virus being detected in Kerala, the state now has six active cases
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Is Nipah virus there in other states apart from Kerala? A study by Pune's National Institute of Virology has found Nipah virus antibodies in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya and Puducherry
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Is there a cure for Nipah virus? There are no vaccines to prevent or cure Nipah virus. The initial symptoms include fever, respiratory distress, headaches, and vomiting. Encephalitis and seizures can also occur in severe cases
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The monoclonal antibody was delivered in Kozhikode by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday. The antiviral is the only option available to the government to treat the virus, although its efficacy has not been clinically proven yet.
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Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar visited the ICMR's National Institute of Virology in Pune and held a review meeting in view of the Nipah virus cases reported in Kozhikode.
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The state is battling its fourth outbreak since 2018 of a virus for which there is no vaccine, and which spreads through contact with the body fluids of infected bats, pigs or people, killing up to 75% of those infected.
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Nipah virus in Kerala: It’s the third time in 5 years that the brain-damaging Nipah, which can spread from bats and pigs to humans, has surfaced Kerala's Kozhikode district. In a 2018 outbreak, 21 people died before it was contained.
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Kerala is on alert after two deaths were reported due to the Nipah virus. What is the virus and why is it so dangerous? Here's a look.
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What are Nipah symptoms? Fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, mental confusion, coma, and potentially death. Symptoms generally appear 5-14 days after exposure to the virus.
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What is Nipah Virus: Nipah is a zoonotic virus transmitted from animals to humans, according to WHO. However, it can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people.
