Sep 6, 2024
Modes of Transmission of Nipah Virus
Clinical manifestation of Nipah virus
Work Up of Nipah Virus
Management of the Nipah Virus
Clinical features of Zika Virus
Clinical Features of Zika Virus in Infant
Work-up of Zika Virus
Treatment of Zika Virus
The Nipah Virus belongs to the Family Paramyxovirus and the genus Henipa virus or Hendra virus (Hev). It occurs naturally in bats, pigs, horses, or dogs.
The current Death rate associated with Nipah Virus is 40-70%. The incubation period of the disease is 4 – 14 days.
The first case of the Nipah virus was reported in Malaysia, mainly among people who worked in Pig farms.
The Initial report of the Nipah virus was from a village in Malaysia, and then it spread to other parts of the World, like India, Bangladesh, etc. The source of the virus is fruits contaminated with the droppings or saliva of Pteropus/ Flying Fox (BAT). Nipah Virus is a negative single-stranded RNA virus.
Zika Virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the Family “Flavivirus.”
The Cases were reported first in 2016. It was reported In Rio (Brazil) that children born in 2016 had microcephaly. Microcephaly is a neurological sequel, which implies that the mother must suffer from Zika Virus infection.
There is an Increased incidence of GBS in people exposed to Zika virus infection. The Incubation period of Zika Virus is 3-12 days. The Fever can last between 2-7 days.
The Transmission of Zika Virus is through Aedes Aegypti. This mosquito is present at more than 2000 m altitude. There is also a risk of Sexual transmission (man to man).
Answer: Nipah Virus
Answer: 4-14 Days
Answer: 3-12 Days
Answer: No
Answer: Urine Assay: Urine Triplex PCR (rRT – PCR), which is a Combination of Real-time and Reverse Transcriptase PCR.
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