What is Nipah virus and What are the symptoms?

S Venkateshwari
What is Nipah virus and What are the symptoms?


The virus known as Nipah virus (NiV) primarily infects fruit bats, though it can also spread to pigs and other animals. Severe symptoms, including death, may result from it. There isn't a vaccination or medicine for it. Asia is where it is more prevalent, especially in bangladesh and India. When people or animals come into touch with an infected animal's bodily fluids (blood, feces, urine, or saliva), the virus can spread.

Foods contaminated by an infected animal are consumed by humans.

When providing care for someone who has the Nipah virus, people frequently come into close contact with them.

The best defense against the nipah virus is to stay away from sick animals in locations where it is known to be transmitted, notably pigs and bats. This involves avoiding foodstuffs like raw date palm sap or fruit that an infected animal may taint. Being in close proximity to someone who has the nipah virus should be avoided or done with caution because the virus can be transmitted from person to person by bodily fluids.

What symptoms does the Nipah virus cause?

Fever is one of the Nipah virus's early symptoms.

Severe Headache.

Breathing problems.

Sore throat and coughing.

A case of diarrhoea.

Vomit

Extreme weakness and muscle soreness.

Usually, four to fourteen days after viral exposure, symptoms start to appear. It is typical to experience a fever or headache initially, followed by respiratory issues including coughing and dyspnea.



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