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Nipah virus, scientific name Nipah henipavirus, is a bat-borne virus that causes Nipah virus infection in humans and other animals, a disease with a high mortality rate.
Signs and Symptoms:
Infection with Nipah virus is associated with encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). After exposure and an incubation period of 5 to 14 days,illness presents with 3-14 days of fever and headache, followed by drowsiness, disorientation and mental confusion. These signs and symptoms can progress to coma within 24-48 hours. Some patients have a respiratory illness during the early part of their infections, and half of the patients showing severe neurological signs showed also pulmonary signs.
Preventions:
1) Avoid contact with pigs and pig handlers.
2) Maintain personal hygeine and intensive hand washing practices.
3) Avoid consuming raw fruits, Consume only well cooked, clean, home made food till the outbreak settles down.
4) Preferably use N95 mask while travelling or working in public places to avoid person to person transmission.
5) Be aware of the symptoms and report to the doctor immediately for early diagnosis and treatment.
Signs and Symptoms:
Infection with Nipah virus is associated with encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). After exposure and an incubation period of 5 to 14 days,illness presents with 3-14 days of fever and headache, followed by drowsiness, disorientation and mental confusion. These signs and symptoms can progress to coma within 24-48 hours. Some patients have a respiratory illness during the early part of their infections, and half of the patients showing severe neurological signs showed also pulmonary signs.
Preventions:
1) Avoid contact with pigs and pig handlers.
2) Maintain personal hygeine and intensive hand washing practices.
3) Avoid consuming raw fruits, Consume only well cooked, clean, home made food till the outbreak settles down.
4) Preferably use N95 mask while travelling or working in public places to avoid person to person transmission.
5) Be aware of the symptoms and report to the doctor immediately for early diagnosis and treatment.
