Nipah virus takes off in Kerala, 2 dead, know how the infection occurs
Thiruvananthapuram, September 14, 2023, Thursday
Two people have died due to Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode district of Kerala state. After the transition of Nipah, the educational institute was ordered to remain closed till Friday. The health team is trying to reach out to all the victims of the hoarding. A team from the center has also reached Kozhikode. The team is covering the virus infected area and visiting.
The state government has ordered the health system to quarantine people infected with the virus. According to the Health Minister of Kerala, 3 samples have come positive so far during the investigation. Contract tracing has been started by the government. Out of 706 contacts in this process, 77 people fall into the high risk category. Those who fall in the high risk category have been instructed to quarantine at home.
According to the World Health Organization, the Nipah virus is highly contagious from animals to humans. The Nipah virus was first detected in Malaysia in 1998. The name of the virus was shortened to Nipah from the place called Kapai Sugai Nipah. The virus came from a pig's body to a human.
However, the carrier of the Nipah virus where the pum has been found is not particularly considered. Experts believe that the Nipah virus causes lung infection. Difficulty breathing. There are no effective drugs to control Nipah virus. Nipah virus infection is associated with encephalitis which also damages the brain.
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