JAKARTA - The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) warns the public about the high fatality rate of the Nipah Virus which is reported to be 40 to 75 percent.
This zoonotic disease can cause a deadly brain inflammation (encephalitis) and to date has no specific vaccine or medicine.
Prof. dr. Dominicus Husada, Sp.A(K), Member of the IDAI Infection Coordination Working Unit, explained that although children are rarely the main victims, they are still vulnerable through person-to-person transmission or consumption of contaminated food.
He added that, to date, there is no vaccine or antiviral to prevent or treat Nipah Virus.
"Therefore, prevention through clean living behavior and maintaining the environment is the main strategy that must be carried out," said Prof. Dominicus.
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