NIPAH VIRUS

‘NiV stands for ‘NIPAH VIRUS’. Nipah virus has been spread by bats. Nipah Virus is the seventh no. in India since 2001. It also spread in West bengal and then in Jharkhand, Kerala, Nepal.

Symptoms of NIPAH VIRUS

spread from bats, infected people. It can be shown in 4 to 14 days. Now it has been spread in some places only.

.fever

.headaches

. vomiting

.respiratory problems

‘Nipah Virus’ is dangerous or zoonotic disease in India and affected in humans and animals both.

What is NIPAH VIRUS?

‘Nipah Virus’ is dangerous or zoonotic disease in India. its spread in from animals to humans. First spread in Malaysia, and afterwards in India and it covers whole Asia. Deep connection with bats those who are eating fruits.

Prevention

Avoid bats exposure and isolate cases early.

Treatment

Supportive hospital care is essential.

Two cases has been seen in West Bengal in December.’ NIPAH VIRUS’ range is between 40 and 75% . It is much higher than covid-19. It spread person to person.

It was first identified in malaysia and singapore famers.

Virus Classification

kingdom               orthornavirae

family             paramyxoviridae

In Popular Culture

In 2011, movie Contagion ‘NIPAH VIRUS’ has been shown.

HISTORY

First case has been in Malaysia in 1998. it caused 265 humans and death 108. Afterwards it spread in Singapore in 1999, there 11 cases found and 1 death. In 1999 NIPAH VIRUS has been spred by pigs.

IN FUTURE

It may be spread in whole India. Lockdown also may occur in India due to ‘NIPAH VIRUS’.  IT can’t be spread through air.