The Virus NIPAH---Everything You Need To Know About Nipah Virus

The death number of the Nipah Virus outbreak that has put the Indian State Kerala on high alert over the last two weeks has reached 14.
But the Mystery about this Unknown virus NIPAH is still prevailing.
So today we will try to know more about this deadly virus which is evolving in this new Viral world.

According to WHO, the Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonosis, that is, a disease transmitted from animals to humans. The virus belongs to a new genus termed Henipavirus (subfamily Paramyxovirinae).

First Report of Nipah

It was first identified in 1998 at Kampung Sungai Nipah village, Malaysia. This virus is named after this village.

Animals known to spread Nipah

The natural host of the virus are fruit bats belonging to the family Pteropodidae. In 2004, humans were affected after consuming date palm contaminated by infected fruit bats. Pigs also act as intermediate hosts.

Symptoms and Initial Signs

The symptoms of Nipah are similar to that of influenza: fever, muscle pain, and respiratory problems. Inflammation of the brain can also cause disorientation. Late onset of Encephalitis can also occur. Sometimes a person can have an asymptomatic infection, and be a carrier of Nipah and not show any symptoms.

Treatment for The Virus

Currently, there are no vaccines for both humans and animals. Intensive supportive care is given to humans infected by Nipah virus.

According to WHO, ribavarin can reduce the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and convulsions associated with the disease. Individuals infected need to be hospitalised and isolated. Special care should be taken to prevent human-to-human transmission.

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 References: Times Of India, Google