Nipah virus.. Scientists warn about infection patterns, explain prevention methods

Apart from the Nipah virus which originated in the state of Kerala in South India, many types of corona virus have spread recently and we explain in the following lines what are the Nipah virus infection and prevention methods. Published by the websitetimeofindia .

Nipah virus… Routes of infection

The World Health Organization has explained that the Nipah virus is transmitted from animals to humans, through contaminated food or directly from one person to another. The Nipah virus first spread in Malaysia. Direct contact with sick pigs or their contaminated tissues.

Nipah virus… methods of prevention

Dr Manoj Sharma, Consultant Internal Medicine, Vasant Kunj Fortis Hospital, confirmed that to prevent the spread of Nipah virus, contact with infected people should be avoided. The doctor recommended that fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly and animals should be avoided. And animals should not be visited in areas where Nipah virus infection has already occurred..

You can combat the spread of Nipah virus by removing fruit that shows signs of bat bites and wearing gloves when handling animals.

Nipah virus… consultant explains symptoms

In the same context, Dr Tushar Dayal, Consultant Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, mentioned the early symptoms of Nipah virus. Nipah Fever, headache, dizziness, myalgia, vomiting, and loose stools are nonspecific and may progress to seizures and encephalitis..