New viruses are knocking in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Now these days Nipah virus is coming to the fore, which is being said that it can pose a big threat. In fact, scientists of the National Institute of Virology, Pune, have given instructions regarding this. Let us tell you that the apex research body of the government has already started monitoring the bats to monitor the outbreak of such disease. Yes and NIV is focusing on the campaign to prevent zoonotic diseases like Nipah. So let us know today the symptoms of Nipah virus.
How Nipah Virus Spreads- Let us tell you that in countries like Singapore and Malaysia, many people have become victims of Nipah virus by direct contact with pigs or their contaminated tissue. Yes, and apart from this, the raw juice of dates which can be contaminated with the urine and saliva of bats, is believed to be responsible for the infection of Nipah virus. Along with this, Nipah virus can also be transmitted from one person to another.
Symptoms of Nipah Virus- Let us tell you that Nipah virus can range from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis. Yes and in this infection the patient may complain of fever, headache, shortness of breath, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat. Apart from this, the patient may have to face dizziness, fainting, mood swings and neurological problems. If the situation is more serious during this time, then a person can also become a victim of encephalitis and can go into a coma in 24 to 48 hours. Let us tell you that the symptoms of Nipah virus can appear in any person within 5 to 14 days. However, in some cases it can extend up to 45 days. Yes and this condition is more dangerous, because due to lack of symptoms, the patient can cause trouble for himself as well as others.
What is the treatment - There is no cure for Nipah virus yet and there is no exact medicine for it. Although the drug Ribavirin has been shown to be effective against Nipah virus for a time, it has only been tested in the laboratory so far.
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