Nipah virus

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Nipah Virus Strikes Kerala: Teen Succumbs to Deadly Infection

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Breaking: Teen dies from Nipah virus in Kerala. Find out more about the mysterious and lethal virus here!

A wave of concern has swept through Kerala as a 14-year-old boy from Malappuram tragically lost his life to the Nipah virus. The state Health Minister, Veena George, confirmed the death of the young boy who had been battling the infection. Originating from fruit bats and other animals like pigs, Nipah is a deadly pathogen that causes brain-swelling fever in humans.

In response to the incident, the Union Health Ministry is deploying an outbreak response team to support Kerala in investigating the Nipah virus case. Precautionary measures are being taken to prevent further spread of the infection in the region. The community is on high alert, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

As the investigation unfolds, it's crucial to understand the seriousness of Nipah virus outbreaks. The virus is classified as a priority pathogen due to its lethal effects on humans. International protocols are being followed to handle and contain the situation. The Kerala Health Minister emphasizes the importance of recognizing Nipah symptoms early for prompt treatment and containment.

In parallel, Maharashtra reports 28 cases of Zika virus, adding to the public health concerns. The proximity of these outbreaks underscores the need for robust public health responses and coordinated efforts to combat emerging infectious diseases like Nipah and Zika. Stay informed and stay safe!

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Centre to deploy team to support Kerala in probing Nipah virus case (The Hindu)

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Nipah virus: Kerala state issues alert after 14-year-old dies (BBC News)

The Nipah virus infection is a "zoonotic illness" transmitted from animals like pigs and fruit bats to humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Kerala teen, who tested positive for Nipah, dies in Kozhikode hospital (The Indian Express)

Health Minister Veena George told the media that four more people have developed Nipah symptoms and one of them is on life support.

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Nipah virus death puts health officials on alert in southern India (CNN)

Kerala authorities are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus, the state's health minister said on Sunday.

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Nipah Virus: "330 people on contact list, 101 in high-risk category ... (ETHealthworld.com)

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Nipah virus has no cure or vaccine and can cause a lethal, brain-swelling fever.

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Nipah virus kills one teenager as health experts race to track 350 ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The highly fatal disease – which inspired the Hollywood film Contagion – is classified as a priority pathogen by the WHO.

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Nipah virus: No fresh cases in Kerala (Deccan Herald)

Thiruvananthapuram: Even as no fresh Nipah cases were confirmed in Kerala till Monday evening, the Nipah scare has spread to other districts as people in ...

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India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala (Yahoo News Canada)

Health authorities in India's Kerala state have issued an alert after a 14-year-old boy died of the Nipah virus. According to the state's health minister, ...

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India reports fatal Nipah virus infection (CIDRAP)

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