Brain fever or Encephalitis - மூளைக் காய்ச்சல்

Encephalitis: Quick and Easy Review

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell. 

This leads to changes in a child's nervous system that can include confusion, 

changes in alertness, and seizures.

There are many causes of encephalitis: viruses, bacteria, parasites, chemicals, 

and even autoimmune reactions.

நிபா வைரஸ் -காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,தாக்காமல் இருக்க சில வழிமுறைகள் Nipah VIRUS

Nipah virus - Easy and Quick reference

Nipah virus can be transmitted to humans from animals (such as bats or pigs),

or contaminated foods and can also be transmitted directly from human-to-human.

Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are the natural host of Nipah virus.



Symptoms

Infected people initially develop symptoms including fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting

and sore throat. This can be followed by dizziness, drowsiness, altered consciousness,

and neurological signs that indicate acute encephalitis.

Encephalitis and seizures occur in severe cases, progressing to coma within 24 to 48 hours.



Prevention

Currently, there are no vaccines available against Nipah virus.

* Do not drink toddy that is brewed in open containers near palm trees.

* Do not eat fruits that may have been bitten by bats.

* Hands should always be kept clean using soap or alcohol hand rubs.