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Is Nipah virus still in Kerala?
The outbreak was localized in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of Kerala and claimed 17 lives, The outbreak was contained and declared over on 10 June 2018….
| 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala | |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cases | 19 |
| Deaths | 17 |
| Fatality rate | 89.4\% |
Is there a cure for Nipah virus?
There are no drugs or vaccines that directly treat a Nipah virus infection. Doctors use supportive care instead.
How do you prevent Nipah?
Prevention
- Practice handwashing regularly with soap and water.
- Avoid contact with sick bats or pigs.
- Avoid areas where bats are known to roost.
- Avoid eating or drinking products that could be contaminated by bats, such as raw date palm sap, raw fruit, or fruit that is found on the ground.
Is Nipah virus on the rise in Kozhikode?
Although the number of patients coming for treatment with symptoms of Nipah virus infection has gone down, Kozhikode Collector U.V. Jose has banned till May 31 all public meetings and even training courses, including tuitions, to avoid assembly of people.
How did the Nipah virus spread?
In the Malaysia and Singapore outbreak, Nipah virus infection was associated with close contact with Nipah virus-infected pigs. In Bangladesh and India, where Nipah virus infection is more frequent, exposure has been linked to consumption of raw date palm sap and contact with bats.
What is ninipah virus?
Nipah Virus (NiV) is a member of the family Paramyxoviridae and one of two virus species in the genus Henipavirus (the other being Hendra virus).
What is the NIV outbreak in South India?
This is the first NiV outbreak in South India. There have been 17 deaths and 18 confirmed cases as of 1 June 2018. The two affected districts are Kozhikode and Mallapuram.