{"id":51496,"date":"2024-07-23T18:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=51496"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:57:11","slug":"nipah-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Nipah Virus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nipah virus (NiV) is a type of zoonotic virus that can be transmitted to humans directly via animals, contaminated foods, or other people. Once the infection starts, it can lead to an acute respiratory illness or fatal brain swelling.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the May 2018 <\/span>Nipah virus outbreak<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 700 people were infected, leading to a mortality rate of 50-75% (NiV). The recently reported casualty due to the Nipah virus is the death of a 14-year-old boy in Kerala, India, on 21 July, 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there have been only a few outbreaks in Asia, it is still a public health concern. Scroll down to learn more about <\/span>Nipah virus symptoms and treatment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#How_is_the_Nipah_Virus_Transmitted\" >How is the Nipah Virus Transmitted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#Nipah_Symptoms_to_Look_For\" >Nipah Symptoms to Look For\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#Diagnosis_of_Nipah_Virus\" >Diagnosis of Nipah Virus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#Treatment_of_Nipah_Virus_Infection\" >Treatment of Nipah Virus Infection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#Prevention_Tips\" >Prevention Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/nipah-virus\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Nipah_Virus_Transmitted\"><\/span><strong>How is the Nipah Virus Transmitted?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first Nipah outbreak was reported in 1998-1999 in Malaysia and was spread after unprotected contact. The main <\/span>causes of Nipah virus<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> infection in Malaysia were contact with sick pigs or the consumption of other sick animals. Later, Bangladesh and India were also affected as a result of the consumption of fruits or fruit products contaminated with saliva or urine from the infected bats. In this case, Nipah disease was escalated by human-to-human contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Did You Know?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pteropodidae, or fruit bats, are known to be the natural host of Nipah virus.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than pigs, the Nipah virus from fruit bats can infect a hoard of domestic animals, such as horses, sheep, goats, cats, and dogs, as reported in the 1999 Malaysian outbreak of Nipah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infected animals may either exhibit no symptoms or develop fever, laboured breathing, trembling, and muscle spasms. The major sign of Nipah-infected pigs is an unusual type of barking cough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nipah_Symptoms_to_Look_For\"><\/span><strong>Nipah Symptoms to Look For\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incubation period of the infection can range from 4 to 14 days, which means that it can take many days to develop symptoms. However, in some cases, it can take as long as 45 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of the Nipah virus may be too obvious or go unnoticed in some cases. If you suspect an infection, look for these signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/types-of-headaches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myalgia or muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/dizziness-causes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute encephalitis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, atypical pneumonia may also be reported, followed by severe respiratory problems. In extreme cases, seizures or coma may also occur in the span of 24 to 48 hours of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who survive acute encephalitis have been shown to make a full recovery, but they may have some neurological problems, such as seizure disorder and personality changes. A few people who recover eventually develop delayed onset brain swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_of_Nipah_Virus\"><\/span><strong>Diagnosis of Nipah Virus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the lack of observable signs or symptoms, the diagnosis of the Nipah virus is often delayed. This can further escalate the problems and hinder the timely detection of outbreaks and their respective control measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when needed, the main diagnostic tests for this virus include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from bodily fluids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibody detection via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virus isolation by cell culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Nipah_Virus_Infection\"><\/span><strong>Treatment of Nipah Virus Infection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At present, no drugs or vaccines can be used to specifically cure Nipah virus infection; however, research and studies are underway to find one. There are some treatment options available to help manage the symptoms and reduce health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nipah virus treatment mainly involves supportive care and the management of acute encephalitis syndrome. The antiviral drugs that are used to combat the this virus to some extent are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribavirin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Favipiravir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoclonal antibody m102<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.4.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Prevention Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Nipah infection can prove to be so fatal and there is no vaccine or cure for it, it is important to focus on its prevention. The following things need to be considered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning from the 1999 incident of Nipah involving pig farms, it is important to do routine and thorough cleaning of pig farms and disinfect the area with appropriate detergents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the pig feeds clean and free from bat droppings by ensuring that no bats enter the pig farm, well-ventilated yet securely enclosed to prevent bats from nesting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the infection is detected, the animals should be quarantined. If the animals need to be culled, it is important to properly bury and incinerate the carcasses to prevent transmission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid consuming fruits with cuts, and avoid guavas and dates, which are dear to fruit bats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the fruits thoroughly before consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands after touching domestic animals during the outbreak.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nipah virus is spread mainly through bat droppings, bat-bitten fruits, or contact with a Nipah-infected animal or human. It is a serious infection that can have a mortality rate of around 50% to 75%. There is currently no cure for it, but one can practice prevention measures to stop the cycle of infection. It is advised to avoid consuming bitten and tainted fruits, keep animal farms clean and free from bat droppings, and maintain the hygiene of the area. In cases of suspecting any symptoms, immediately consult with a doctor nearby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nipah virus (NiV) is a type of zoonotic virus that can be transmitted to humans directly via animals, contaminated foods, or other people. 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