Nipah Virus: All You Need To Know About The Deadly Infection
Nipah Virus Infection is a zoonotic disease and the illnesses caused by it can range from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory infection, seizures and fatal inflammation in the brain
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Nipah Virus: All You Need To Know About The Deadly InfectionThe animal host reservoir for NiV is the fruit bat. In infected people, it causes a range of illnesses, from asymptomatic (subclinical) infection to acute respiratory illness and severe inflammation in the brain. -
Nipah Virus: All You Need To Know About The Deadly InfectionAccording to the WHO, individuals should follow the following preventive steps: avoid contact with sick pigs and bats, foods and drinks that are stale or contaminated, and with infected individuals. Additionally, contact with blood and body fluids of an infected person should be strictly avoided. Washing hands frequently is an add on protection.
