New cases related to the Nipah virus have been reported in India. At least five people have been confirmed infected in the state of West Bengal, including doctors and nurses among the patients. According to The Independent, approximately 100 people have been sent to home quarantine. This was reported by Podrobno.uz.
The infected individuals have been hospitalized in Kolkata and nearby medical facilities. Experts remind that the Nipah virus is classified among the most dangerous pathogens by the World Health Organization.
The mortality rate for this virus can reach 40–75 percent. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific treatment — patients receive supportive care aimed at alleviating symptoms.
Bats are identified as the primary carriers. The infection can be transmitted through animals, food products, or from person to person. The incubation period usually lasts from 4 to 21 days.
The disease often begins with flu-like symptoms — high fever, headache, muscle pain, and severe weakness. In some cases, coughing, shortness of breath, and pneumonia develop.
The most dangerous complication is encephalitis: it can lead to confusion, seizures, and coma. Some survivors experience long-term effects, including recurrent encephalitis.
The Nipah virus was first identified in Malaysia in 1999. Since then, waves of infections have been periodically recorded in Bangladesh and India.
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