YOGYAKARTA - The spread of the nipah virus is a global health issue. The virus even broke out in India because the transmission process is very fast while the impact can be quite serious. Regarding whether the nipah virus is deadly, the answer is yes, especially if the medical treatment taken is late or not at all. To understand this virus, see the explanation below.
Is Nipah Virus DeadlyAs reported by AI Care, the nipah virus is in the category of zoonosis diseases that spread from animals to humans. Animals that have the potential to spread this virus, for example, fruit bats or other livestock and pets such as goats, dogs, cats, and so on.
Transmission of the nipah virus occurs through direct contact with fluids from animals to humans. The fluid that is the medium of transmission can be blood, urine, saliva, or feces that contain the virus.
In addition to through fluids, the nipah virus can also be transmitted from food or contact with sufferers. In that way, doctors who treat patients are at high risk of contracting this virus.
It should be emphasized that the nipah virus can attack the human brain and is deadly. This was emphasized by dr. Giovanni Frans Alvin through Ask a Doctor AI Care. In his explanation it was said that when a person is exposed, the virus will go through a development or incubation period in the human body for about 3 to 14 days.
Symptoms of Nipah Virus InfectionA person infected with the nipah virus will show symptoms similar to influenza. Some symptoms are, for example, sore throat to cough, diarrhea, feeling nauseous and vomiting, pain in the muscles, joints, and body weakness.
Meanwhile, in cases of severe nipah infection, the virus can interfere with brain function (encephalitis) so that the impact is quite dangerous. Symptoms of chronic nipah infection sufferers such as confusion and disorientation, speech becomes less clear, experiencing seizures to coma, to difficulty breathing.
Nipah Virus Infection MedicineUntil now, there is no vaccine and treatment for nipah virus infection. Patients who experience infection can only be helped by giving certain treatment so that the symptoms that appear can be suppressed and the virus does not develop. The following are treatments given to patients with nipah virus infection.
Ensuring fluid intake is sufficient. Maintaining adequate sleep and rest. Providing pain and fever relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Providing nausea and vomiting relievers. Ensuring the respiratory system works smoothly, including providing an inhaler or nebulizer if there are constraints such as shortness of breath. Providing anti-seizure medication if needed.That's the information regarding whether the nipah virus is deadly. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.
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