Nipah Virus Alert in India: Symptoms, Spread, and Safety Measures
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 08:07
Nipah Virus Alert in India: Symptoms, Spread, and Safety Measures
- •Nipah virus (NiV) is a rare, serious zoonotic disease with a high fatality rate, transmissible from animals to humans and human-to-human.
- •Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, and can progress to severe conditions like encephalitis (brain inflammation).
- •Transmission occurs through contact with infected bats/pigs, contaminated food (e.g., fruit bitten by bats), and close contact with infected bodily fluids.
- •Prevention involves avoiding partially eaten fruits, practicing hand hygiene, careful washing of fruits, and avoiding sick individuals.
- •During an alert, stay informed by official advisories, seek immediate medical help for symptoms, and cooperate with health authorities for containment.
Why It Matters: Awareness of Nipah virus symptoms, transmission, and preventive measures is crucial for safety and containment.
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