Nipah Virus Alert 🚨 | What India Must Know Now

Описание: Nipah Virus Alert 🚨 | What India Must Know Now.
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Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus — spreads from animals (especially fruit bats) to humans, and can also spread human-to-human. �
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There’s no specific cure or licensed vaccine yet — treatment is supportive care and containment.
Multiple confirmed Nipah cases in West Bengal, India, prompting quarantine and precautions. �
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Two healthcare workers (nurses) infected in a hospital are being treated. �
The Telegraph
Experts warn Nipah is deadly at first and hard to spot early — no vaccine yet and high fatality rate. �
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One patient’s condition is improving but another remains critical. �
The Times of India
Bat surveillance in Bengal found no active virus in bats, but antibodies show past exposure — ongoing monitoring continues. �
The Times of India
Neighboring states like Tamil Nadu have increased health surveillance after cases in Bengal. �
The Times of India
The Indian Council of Medical Research itself issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) inviting eligible Indian organisations, companies & manufacturers to participate in the development and manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies against Nipah virus disease.
Details from the EoI
EoI No: E/252645/CD/2025
Issued by: ICMR, New Delhi
Purpose: Development & manufacturing of Nipah virus monoclonal antibody products
Eligibility: Indian companies with relevant facilities can apply
(All this is from the official EoI document published by ICMR). �
Indian Council of Medical Research