The latest case of the Nipah virus was confirmed in the Malappuram district in Kerala, PTI quoted health officials as on Wednesday.
State Minister of Health Veen George confirmed that a 42 -year -old woman from the Valanchery in the district was diagnosed with an infection of the NIPAH virus.
He is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital in Perinthalmann, health officials said.
The officials said the woman had experienced a fever in the last week and developed symptoms such as cough and breathing problems.
Its samples were sent to the test in the Kozhikode Microbiology Laboratory laboratory, and then the Virological Laboratory in Pune, after the suspicion of medical officials for a possible NIPAH infection.
Later, the laboratory later confirmed that this was the case of NIPAH infection, the officials said.
This is the third example of the NIPAH confirmation in the Malappuram district, which has intensified public health concerns in the region. Since the exact source of infection remains unknown, it adds complexity to contact with trace and retention.
Previous cases:
In 2024, a fourteen -year -old boy positively tested in the Malappuram district with Nipah virus. Development was confirmed by Minister of Health Veen George because officials initiated preventive measures in this area. People were asked to wear masks in public areas and avoid visiting patients in hospitals.
In recent years, the southern state has seen numerous Nipahu focus – including the outbreak in August 2023, which required two lives and influenced four other people.
About the Nipah virus:
A deadly virus can be transmitted from animals to humans (or between humans) and through contaminated food. It can cause a number of symptoms including acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis. According to the World Health Organization, the NIPAH virus can have mortality between 40% and 75% depending on clinical proceedings. There is currently no treatment or vaccine for humans or animals, and the only option remains supportive care.
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