HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED?
It is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans).
Which animals?
Transmitted from animals, such as bats or pigs, to humans.
Is Human to Human spread possible?
Yes.
An infected person can be asymptomatic, but can be a carrier of Nipah.
SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION
Symptoms:
The human infection presents as an encephalitic syndrome marked by fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, mental confusion, coma, and potentially death.
Prevention:
Currently, there are no vaccines for both humans and animals. Intensive supportive care is
given to humans infected by Nipah virus.
Test your understanding
Questions from this article
Prelims practiceWith reference to Nipah Virus, consider the following statements:
- It is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans).
- Transmitted from animals, such as bats or pigs, to humans.
- An infected person can be asymptomatic, but can be a carrier of Nipah.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of Nipah Virus for India.
Answer in 250 words.
View answer approach
- SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Nipah Virus in the news?
It is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans). Transmitted from animals, such as bats or pigs, to humans.
What are the key facts about Nipah Virus?
An infected person can be asymptomatic, but can be a carrier of Nipah. SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION Symptoms: The human infection presents as an encephalitic syndrome marked by fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, mental confusion, coma, and potentially death. Prevention: Currently, there are no vaccines for both humans and animals.
Why is Nipah Virus important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Polity & Governance, Health and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.