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of India west bengal deadly in nipah virus The new cases have raised concerns not only in the country but also in many parts of Asia. Considering the severity of the infection Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan Like countries have tightened surveillance at their airports and borders.

Health workers also infected, quarantine extended

Earlier this month in West Bengal Five health workers infected with Nipah virus The condition of one of them is said to be very critical. came in contact with infected people About 110 people quarantined as precautionary measure Has been done All the cases are said to be to a private hospital in Barasat.

Thailand and Nepal started screening

Given the risk of infection Thailand has closed three international airports in Bangkok and Phuket. But health screening of passengers of flights coming from West Bengal has been started. Health declaration forms are being made to be filled by the passengers.

Nepal Also connected to Kathmandu Airport and India Screening at border points Has been implemented.

Proposal to include it in ‘Category-5’ in Taiwan

Taiwan health officials have declared Nipah virus “Category-5 disease” It is proposed to be included in the list. This category includes rare and emerging diseases that pose a serious threat to public health and require immediate reporting.

What is Nipah virus and how does it spread?

nipah virus from animals to humans can spread, especially fruit-eating bats and pigs Are considered its main sources. this virus contaminated food Or direct contact with infected person Can also spread through.

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Nipah Top 10 primary diseases Including viruses like Covid-19 and Zika.

Symptoms and danger

of Nipah virus Incubation period 4 to 14 days Could be till.
Early symptoms include:

• Fever

• Headache

• muscle pain

• Vomit

• sore throat

In severe cases the patient Pneumonia, unconsciousness and swelling of the brain (encephalitis) This may happen, which may prove fatal.

of this virus Mortality rate 40% to 75% is considered, and currently No effective vaccine or medicine available Is.

Nipah outbreaks have happened before too

• 1998: First major outbreak in Malaysia, more than 100 deaths

• 2001 and 2007: cases in west bengal

• 2018 and 2023: Serious outbreak in Kerala, large number of deaths

• Bangladesh: More than 100 deaths since 2001