JAKARTA - The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) issued an early warning regarding the threat of Nipah Virus (NiV) which is now beginning to be anticipated in Indonesia. Although no cases have been found in humans in the country, this virus has been detected in local fruit bats, so the risk of transmission remains real.
The Chairman of the IDAI Central Board, dr. Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, Sp.A(K), emphasized the importance of the role of parents in maintaining family food consumption patterns.
IDAI recommends that people do not consume raw sap and throw away fruit that has animal bite marks.
"IDAI invites parents to proactively educate families and avoid raw food materials that are at risk. Immediately seek medical help if symptoms of fever are accompanied by respiratory or nervous disorders," said Dr. Piprim through an official statement received by VOI.
The transmission of the Nipah virus to humans can occur through:
1. Direct contact with infected animals (including pigs) or their fluids. 2. Consumption of contaminated food, such as raw palm juice/palm juice, fruit that has been bitten by bats, or uncooked meat of infected animals. 3. Transmission from person to person through droplets, urine, or blood, especially within the family or in health workers who care for patients without adequate personal protective equipment.The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
