About Nipah
Like Covid-19, Nipah virus is a highly contagious virus. It is transmitted from animals to humans. The first case was seen in Malaysia. Cases of the virus have since been confirmed in Singapore and Bangladesh. The virus is spread from pigs and sheep to humans.It can range from mild to severe. If a pig is infected, it can be passed from one person to another. Similarly, the fruit on the tree is eaten by an infected goat. It moves even if it comes in contact with a person. Also, it is more likely to be transmitted through the urine of a goat. How to distinguish between Nipah virus and Covid-19 virus? It is not easy to separate Covid-19 and Nipa. Because some of its symptoms are similar. A person infected with both viruses develops a fever, headache, and lung problems. It has slightly less respiratory problems than Covid-19. However, the mortality rate from Nipah virus infection is higher than that from Covid-19. Nipah infection has a 50 to 75 percent mortality rate in people with headaches. This means that 3 out of 4 infected people die. Symptoms appear 4 to 14 days after infection with the virus. People with respiratory problems have a higher risk of moving from one person to another. Primarily, it causes more damage to the scalp. So far, the infection has not been seen in Nepal. However, once it is confirmed in neighboring India, it cannot be said that it will not be seen in Nepal. As the border will be opened in the approaching Dashain Tihar, there is a strong possibility that the infection will spread in Nepal.
Survival measures
1. To avoid scurvy and sick pigs, pig keepers should also pay attention to personal hygiene.
2. Public taps, pond water should not be consumed and used as much as possible. Because, Chamero may have eaten that water.
3. Do not eat false fruit eaten by any bird or fruit that has fallen on the ground.
4. Residents living near Chamero's residence should be more vigilant.
5. A person with symptoms of infection should be examined immediately and isolated as much as possible. Is it possible to cure it? The diagnosis of this virus has not been found yet. Rivavirin was once thought to be effective against the virus. However, so far it has only been tested in the laboratory. Humans have not been tested. In 2020, work has begun on a vaccine against it. Which is being studied and researched. Before coming to Nepal, the government should raise awareness among the people and make necessary preparations for its control and prevention. For this, it seems necessary to make a separate unit like Covid-19. Because, the mortality rate of Nipah virus is very high. As it is seen that up to 3 out of 4 infected people will die, it is necessary to prepare for it in every possible way.
