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]]>There are multiple misinformed Whatsapp forwards doing the rounds which are not only adding to the fear but are also gravely misleading. It becomes more important to be armed with solid facts and not be swayed by fiction.
Here’s all you need to know about the Nipah virus and how you can avoid getting sick:
Nipah virus is an infectious disease that causes severe illness in animals and humans. It spreads through infected fruit bats, pigs, or from other infected people.
Nipah virus is fairly new. The virus was first identified in 1998 in Malaysia and pigs were identified as the intermediate host. It spread to humans after they came in contact with pig feces and excretions. The virus has also been found in species of domestic animals including dogs, cats, goats, horses, and sheep after they came in contact with pigs.
Some of the symptoms of this disease are fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, mental confusion and in certain cases, coma. Once diagnosed, the patient must be kept in total isolation.
There is still no vaccination available for this virus so the treatment is largely focused on managing fever and neurological symptoms.
And most importantly, don’t panic! It’s always important to be aware and take preventive measures.
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