Should we worry about? The authorities informed that only An eighteen -year -old teenager from India died of a dangerous virus that causes brain swelling. The disease is transmitted to humans with bats with saliva and droppings and is highly contagious. ., ‘ Experts fear that the condition could trigger another pandemic.
An unnamed woman from the city of Malappuram in the Indian region of Kerala had a positive Nipah virus test. In a patient in early July has developed acute encephalitis (AES) syndrome, which is an inflammation of the brain that often accompanies fever and neurological symptoms. Officials also recorded a second case, in a 38-year-old woman from Palakkad, who is currently in critical condition.
In three districts Authorities identified 425 people who could have come into contact with these two women at a social event. Twelve of them are treated in Malappumem, five are in an intensive care unit. Investigators are waiting for complete test results to find out how many people have infected with this virus.
The disease is transmitted by bats. (illustration photo)
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Nipah is zoonotic a virus that is transmitted from bats and pigs to humans. First Cases of Infection Researchers recorded in 1998 when 265 people were infected in Malaysia, up to 108 died. The virus belongs to a group of highly contagious diseases called Paramyxoviridae, which also includes measles or Psinka. According to Experts have a high rate of mortality that moves on the range of 40 to 75 percent. The symptoms of this disease include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Vomiting
- Sore throat
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Acute encephalitis
- Severe respiratory difficulties
- Seizures
Similar A condition that can cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease is also the hendra virus. Unlike Nipahu have been cases this disease recorded exclusively in Australia.
Experts fear that Nipah virus could cause another pandemic. There is currently no available vaccine. Treatment Primary aims to alleviate symptoms, including respiratory problems or seizures. , Scientists are currently investigating the use of monoclonal antibodies that are intended to stimulate the immune system.
