Nipah virus is also known as the zoonotic virus- one that affects both animals and humans. Fruit bats also known as flying foxes are the reservoir for the NiV virus. It can spread to another individual if they come in contact with an infected person. Moreover, the virus can directly spread from humans to humans in case they consume foods contaminated by bats and pigs. For those who are at risk or affected, it is crucial to have health insurance plan that covers treatment for severe viral infections.
In this blog, we will discuss the Nipah virus symptoms.
What are the symptoms of nipah?
The affected person tends to suffer from a range of problems. Nipah symptoms include-
- The Nipah virus symptoms begin to their effect within 4 to 14 days of catching the virus.
- The virus is known to cause encephalitis- the swelling of the brain resulting in mild to severe symptoms that can even cause death.
- The affected person suffers from fever and headaches.
- The other Nipah symptoms include respiratory issues such as cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, vomiting, etc.
- The other severe set of Nipah virus symptoms are seizures, drowsiness, mental confusion, and disorientation because of swelling in the brain which can progress into a coma within 24-48 hours of brain swelling.
- Another major Nipah symptom is Myalgia commonly known as muscle pain.
The other long-term Nipah virus symptoms include-
- Convulsions and personality changes.
- Death after months and years of coming in contact with the virus known as dormant or latent infections resulting in about 40-75% of the death cases.
Conclusion
In this blog, we have dealt with the symptoms of the Nipah virus. As far as the Nipah virus symptoms and treatment are concerned the vaccine or drugs are still underway both for humans and animals. The only treatment available is supportive care in treating respiratory and neurological complications.
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