Nipah virus. Are the symptoms of it.

Allopathic Doctor (General Physician ) Currently, there is no vaccine or drug available for humans or animals. The primary treatment is intensive supportive care for people suffering from severe respiratory and neurologic complications. From contracting the disease to the onset of the symptoms, the incubation period ranges between 4 and 14 days. In some case, an incubation period of 45 days has also been reported. Signs and symptoms This infection can occur in humans without showing any symptoms. However, it is essential for people to look out for influenza-like symptoms. Fever, sore throat, headaches, vomiting and muscle pain (myalgia) are some of the common signs. The infection progresses to acute respiratory infection (mild to severe) causing interference in breathing. During this phase, people experience atypical pneumonia and acute respiratory distress, which further leads to severe problems. It further advances to fatal encephalitis, which means causing inflammation of the brain tissue. The symptoms further lead to drowsiness, dizziness, altered consciousness and neurological signs. In severe cases, seizures and encephalitis occur, progressing to a state of coma within 24 to 48 hours.

Prevention - Avoid close (unprotected) physical contact with infected people - Wear NH95-grade and higher masks - Wash hands regularly with soap - Avoid consuming partly eaten fruits or unpasteurised fruit juices - Avoid being around anima pens - Boil freshly collected date palm juice before consuming - Thoroughly wash and peel fruits before consuming - Maintain your and children's personal hygiene