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Nipah virus in kerala 2025: A 58 -year -old man was found infected with the Nipah virus in Palakkad district of Kerala. He was being treated but later died. Now the health department has given high vigilance in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozikod, Kannur, Wayanad and Thrissur districts. Overall, about 485 people have been named in the contact list, out of which dozens have been qualified as a high risk.
Nipah virus has once again knocked in Kerala, where a person died of this infection in Palakkad district. In recent times, some two people have lost their lives with this virus and dozens of people have been kept under supervision. This virus usually spreads to humans from bats and infected animals, and its symptoms can range from fever, headache, difficulty in breathing to coma. At present, there is no vaccine or medicine for this, so vigilance is the biggest rescue. The government has issued an alert in many districts and appealed to the people to take precautions. Especially it has been advised to avoid visiting hospitals and crowded places.
What is Nipah Virus
Epidemic expert Dr. Jugal Kishore It is said that the Kinipah virus is a deadly zunotic virus, whose main sources are fruit -eating bats. This virus can spread by close contact with infected animals, their stools, or infected person. Symptoms can usually reach a coma while having fever, headache, cough, trouble breathing, vomiting, mistake, seizures, seizures. In most of its cases, 4075% of the people fall prey to death.
Nipah Virus spread from which sources-
Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, that is, it spreads from animals to humans. Some of the main sources of its spread are-
Fruit Bats– This virus is most found in bats that eat fruits. If you eat fruits on which bats have hit or urinated, then the virus can go into the body.
Infected animal (eg pig)– Pets like pigs can also spread this virus, especially when they have come in contact with bats.
From humans to humans-
-When a person comes very close
– When he comes in contact with spit, blood, or urine
– Her care, especially hospital staff
– Can also spread by touching infected surface or utensils
The doctors have advised the public to take precautions in coming to the hospital and go only if needed. Also, it has been made necessary to wear masks for patients, doctors and relatives. Like the Corona virus, now people coming around Nipah patients will also be kept under surveillance for about 21 days.
Can defend this way-
– Stay away from bats or infected animals. – Avoid raw palm juice or water. – Keep social distance and reach the hospital immediately if there is fever or shortness of breath. – Wear both masks in the same room. – Follow the advice being received by the Health Department.
Nipah virus is still fatal and any rescue is necessary. It can be prevented from spreading through cleanliness and subtle faith in the family. Vigilance is the best medicine to stop this dangerous virus.