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.
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