Another Nipah outbreak in India: What do we know about this virus and how to stop it?
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Nipah Virus (NiV) / Hendra Virus
Nipah Virus (NiV) or Hendra virus is a deadly virus that spreads via contact with the saliva, urine, or excreta of fruit bats or pigs. Nipah outbreak is an emerging zoonosis which had resulted in fatal deaths in Kerala, India.
Nipah Virus (NiV) or Hendra virus is a deadly virus that spreads via contact with the saliva, urine, or excreta of fruit bats or pigs. Nipah outbreak is an emerging zoonosis which had resulted in fatal deaths in Kerala, India.
‘The Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ma Subramanian, affirmed that there have been no reported cases of Nipah virus within Tamil Nadu.#nipahvirus #tamilnadu #dengueintamilnadu #masubramanian’
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Subramanian also said that the state registered three dengue deaths since January this year. State of Dengue Cases in Tamil Nadu
The number of people infected with dengue stood at 4,048, he added.The minister however, cautioned the people to remain vigilant for the next three months as the spread of dengue and malaria are common during the monsoon season.
The state health department is conducting a district-level awareness campaign on dengue and has directed the medical officers to conduct awareness programmes at Primary Health Centres.
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Nipah Virus Infection Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonoses (infection transmitted from animals to humans) capable of causing serious illness in humans as well as animals. Prevention is key to reducing the transmission. ...
Nipah Virus Infection Nipah virus infection is a newly emerging zoonoses (infection transmitted from animals to humans) capable of causing serious illness in humans as well as animals. Prevention is key to reducing the transmission. ...
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Nipah Virus Outbreak: 2 Fatalities Trigger Emergency Response in Kozhikode
Nipah virus is mainly a zoonotic disease, transferring from animals to humans, and can also spread via contaminated food or contact with infected individuals.
Nipah virus is mainly a zoonotic disease, transferring from animals to humans, and can also spread via contaminated food or contact with infected individuals.
ELISA Primary Diagnostic Tool for Nipah Virus Screening
IgM ELISA can be used as primary diagnostic tool followed by polymerase chain reactions for Nipah virus (NiV) detection.
IgM ELISA can be used as primary diagnostic tool followed by polymerase chain reactions for Nipah virus (NiV) detection.
