Nipah Virus Outbreak (2026) | Symptoms, Spread, Treatment & Prevention Explained | © Dr. Mohan Gayen

Описание: Nipah Virus Disease Explained | Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment & Prevention | Dr. Mohan Gayen

Nipah virus disease is one of the most dangerous emerging viral infections in South Asia, with a high fatality rate and repeated outbreaks in India. In this video, Dr. Mohan Gayen explains everything you need to know about Nipah virus — from symptoms and transmission to diagnosis, treatment, infection control, and community prevention.

With recent suspected cases reported in India, including healthcare worker exposure, public awareness and medical preparedness are more important than ever. This video is designed for healthcare professionals, medical students, and the general public to understand the real risks and evidence-based prevention strategies.

🎯 In this video you will learn:

What Nipah virus disease is and why it is dangerous

Early symptoms and warning signs

How Nipah spreads from bats, animals, and humans

Recent Nipah outbreak context in India

Diagnosis and laboratory testing methods

ICU treatment and supportive care

Infection prevention and hospital safety measures

Community protection and One Health approach

Lessons from Kerala outbreak response

This content is based on current scientific evidence and WHO outbreak management principles.

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📌 FAQs:

❓ What is Nipah virus disease?

Nipah virus disease is a severe viral infection transmitted from animals to humans. It mainly affects the brain and lungs and can cause encephalitis and respiratory failure.

❓ How does Nipah virus spread?

Nipah spreads through contact with bat-contaminated food, infected animals, and from person to person via respiratory secretions and bodily fluids.

❓ What are the early symptoms of Nipah virus?

Early symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, sore throat, confusion, and breathing difficulty.

❓ Is Nipah virus curable?

There is no specific antiviral cure yet. Treatment focuses on intensive supportive care in ICU settings.

❓ How dangerous is Nipah virus?

Nipah virus has a high fatality rate, ranging from 30% to over 70% in some outbreaks, making it one of the most dangerous emerging infections.

❓ Can Nipah virus be prevented?

Yes. Prevention includes avoiding raw date palm sap, maintaining food hygiene, early isolation of suspected cases, hospital infection control, and adopting the One Health approach.

❓ Is Nipah virus present in India?

Yes. India has experienced outbreaks in West Bengal and Kerala, with recent suspected cases reported again.

❓ Who is at highest risk?

Healthcare workers, caregivers, close contacts of infected patients, and people exposed to bats or contaminated food are at higher risk.