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    Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals like fruit bats to humans. It causes symptoms like fever, headache, drowsiness and respiratory illness that can lead to coma within 2 days. The mortality rate is around 75%. People can prevent Nipah virus infection by avoiding contact with sick pigs and bats, not drinking raw date palm sap, and not consuming fruits bitten by animals. Maintaining hygiene and using masks can also help prevent transmission. There is currently no vaccine for humans or animals.

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    Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals like fruit bats to humans. It causes symptoms like fever, headache, drowsiness and respiratory illness that can lead to coma within 2 days. The mortality rate is around 75%. People can prevent Nipah virus infection by avoiding contact with sick pigs and bats, not drinking raw date palm sap, and not consuming fruits bitten by animals. Maintaining hygiene and using masks can also help prevent transmission. There is currently no vaccine for humans or animals.

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    Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals like fruit bats to humans. It causes symptoms like fever, headache, drowsiness and respiratory illness that can lead to coma within 2 days. The mortality rate is around 75%. People can prevent Nipah virus infection by avoiding contact with sick pigs and bats, not drinking raw date palm sap, and not consuming fruits bitten by animals. Maintaining hygiene and using masks can also help prevent transmission. There is currently no vaccine for humans or animals.

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    W O N D E R S O F W E L L N E S S

    What is
    Nipah Virus
    Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonotic disease.
    The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans and then
    among humans too.

    The natural host of the virus are fruit bats.

    Signs and Symptoms


    These signs and symptoms can progress to coma within 24-48 hours.

    Encephalitis Fever Headache Drowsiness Respiratory Disorientation


    Illness & Mental Confusion

    The mortality rate is almost 75%

    Prevention -
    Nipah virus infection can be prevented by the following:
    Avoiding exposure Do not drink Toddy/Neera/ Avoid consuming fruits
    to sick pigs and bats Kudneera (raw date palm sap) bitten by birds or animals

    Maintain personal hygiene and Preferably use N95 mask while Consult a Doctor immediately
    wash hands as often as possible travelling/ in public places in case you have any symptoms

    There is no vaccine for either humans or animals against NiV


    Please seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the above symptoms.
    Source: WHO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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