ESSU Can-avid Clinic

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬?
Nipah virus causes a rare but serious illness that can spread from animals (such as bats or pigs) to people, contaminated fruits or fruit products - and sometimes between people.

Outbreaks are usually small and containable.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬?
⏱️ Nipah symptoms usually begin within a week - between 3–14 days after exposure.

🔍 Early detection and diagnosis are essential to reduce the risk of death.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟?
🦠 There is currently no specific medicine or vaccine for Nipah virus in people or animals.

⏱️ Early diagnosis and timely supportive care can greatly improve chances of recovery.

Remember: simple everyday actions can help prevent infection!

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Nipah virus is a deadly infection that spreads from fruit bats to humans. It enters the bloodstream, damages blood vessels, and reduces oxygen delivery. The virus strongly affects the brain, causing inflammation, swelling, and neurological failure. Severe cases lead to encephalitis, coma, respiratory failure, and high mortality.