Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can spread from animals to humans.
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20/07/2024 09:35PM
The virus is transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs, or contaminated fruits or date palm sap.
Symptoms of Nipah virus infection can range from mild to severe and can take up to 45 days to appear.
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, and sore throat.
As the infection progresses, it can lead to severe respiratory illness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and coma.
There is no cure for Nipah virus infection.
Treatment focuses on supportive care, such as managing symptoms and providing fluids and medications to prevent complications.
Prevention is key to avoiding Nipah virus infection.
This includes avoiding contact with sick animals or bats, washing fruits thoroughly before consumption, and avoiding travel to areas with known outbreaks.
Researchers are developing vaccines to prevent Nipah virus infection, but none are currently available.