Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala
Nipah Virus Outbreaks in Kerala
The Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala refer to the series of epidemic occurrences of the Nipah virus infection in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The first outbreak was reported in 2018, followed by another in 2019. The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, transmitted to humans from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people.
History[edit | edit source]
The first outbreak was reported in May 2018 in the district of Kozhikode. The virus claimed 17 lives and infected 18 people. The second outbreak occurred in June 2019 in the district of Ernakulam, with one confirmed case and one death.
Transmission and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The Nipah virus is primarily transmitted to humans from fruit bats, specifically the Indian Flying Fox. The virus can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. Symptoms of the Nipah virus infection include fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, mental confusion, and potentially fatal encephalitis and myocarditis.
Prevention and Control[edit | edit source]
Prevention and control measures for the Nipah virus include avoiding exposure to sick pigs and bats in endemic areas, and not drinking raw date palm sap. In the event of an outbreak, standard infection control practices and proper barrier nursing techniques are crucial in preventing hospital-acquired infections.
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