Increasing threat of Nipah virus
Two cases of Nipah virus have been reported in West Bengal. The condition of both these patients is very serious. The Central Government has sent the National Joint Outbreak Response Team. After the case in Bengal, the danger of this virus has increased in other states also. In such a situation, it is important to know about it. What is Nipah virus? How does it spread and what are its initial symptoms? To know this we have talked to experts.
nipah virus About Department of Medicine at Lady Hardinge Hospital: This virus is mainly found in fruit bats and from there it spreads to humans or animals. This virus is found in bats and from there it spreads to humans or animals. When an infected bat eats a fruit or other thing and a human accidentally eats the same thing, the infection spreads to humans. When a person gets infected with it, the virus spreads to other people also. Although its human transmission does not happen quickly, the danger remains.
How dangerous is this virus?
Dr. Ghotekar says that Nipah virus is much more dangerous than other viruses. The mortality rate in this can range from 40 to 75 percent. This virus is more dangerous because it very quickly attacks the brain directly and due to the attack on the brain, the patient even goes into coma. Once a patient goes into coma, it may be difficult to save his life. Since no medicine or vaccine for this virus has been prepared yet, there can only be protection from this virus. There is no prescribed treatment for it.
Dr. Ghotekar says that this virus can also spread from one person to another. In such a situation, there is a possibility of increasing cases. In view of this, it is important for everyone to know the symptoms and prevention of the virus.
Nipah virus symptoms
severe headache
Fever
vomiting and dizziness
Throat pain
unconsciousness
how to defend
how to defend
avoid eating jack fruit
Contact a doctor immediately if symptoms appear
Maintain distance from infected patient and use mask
Avoid going to areas where virus cases have been reported