The outbreak of deadly Nipah Virus (NiV) in Kerala, which claimed over 10 lives, has triggered a panic situation in the neighbouring states. Besides the 10 people who died, nearly 20 people are showing the symptoms of Nipah that is worrying the governments.
Considering a high floating population between Kerala and Telangana, the state government of Telangana is taking special measures and setting up special wards in all major hospitals to deal with the deadly virus. So far, no cases of NiV have been reported in Telangana, but the state government is not taking any chances and called for a high level of surveillance.
Lini, a nurse who was taking care of Nipah virus affected patients in Kerala, affected with the disease and died of the infection. Her body was cremated with extreme urgency in order to prevent the further spread of the disease and even her family couldn’t pay due respect to her body. This triggered an urgency situation in Kerala and the neighbouring states.
Average Death Rate
On an average 7 out of 10 patients affected with Nipah are dying. Death usually occurs within 3 to 10 days of infection.
Prevention And Cure
There is no vaccine to prevent the Nipah Virus. The prevention is to avoid touching the contaminated bodies, infected persons and animals. The only treatment available is to provide Intensive Support Care to patients. Detection at the earliest and thorough care could save the lives. But chances are less.
How Does Nipah Spread?
Since it’s an airborne transmission infection, it is spread through direct contact with infected bodies. Infected pigs, bats and humans are the vehicles for the spreading of the deadly infection.
Nipah Virus could spread through contaminated toddy and fruits such as Mangoes and Bananas. Drinking the raw date palm sap bitten by bat is said to be the prime reason for the cause of the infection.
What Are Its Signs And Symptoms?
Nipah Virus is associated with the inflammation of the brain that is likely to lead to severe fever followed by a state of confusion, disorientation and even persistent drowsiness. If not taken care of, these symptoms can even cause a coma in a span of 24-48 hours. Hence, experts are asking people, showing Advising them to rush to hospital to go through thorough diagnosis tests.
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