Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Two nurses in West Bengal have tested positive for the Nipah virus, with one in coma and another on ventilator support, triggering emergency contact tracing and isolation of over 120 people. About Nipah Virus: What it is? Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (animal-to-human) that can also …
Source: NDTV Context: Kerala has launched a serological survey to investigate the recurring outbreaks of Nipah virus (NiV), especially in high-risk zones of northern Kerala, where the virus has reappeared for the eighth time in eight years. About Nipah virus (NiV): What is Nipah Virus? Nipah is a zoonotic virus that spreads from animals (mainly …
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Source: TH Context: Nipah virus (NiV) has become a significant public health concern in India, particularly in Kerala, where recurrent outbreaks have resulted in fatalities. It is a zoonotic virus, transmitted from animals to humans, and its high mortality rate has prompted urgent government action and preventive measures. Nipah virus overview: Origin: Nipah virus first …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Wire Context: India is seeking Australia’s assistance in combating the Nipah virus outbreak, which has claimed 12 lives in the country. The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has reached out to the Queensland government in Australia to obtain an antibody developed there for testing its effectiveness in …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Nipah virus infection has re-emerged in Kerala, with two reported deaths and two individuals under treatment. About Nipah: Nipah is a zoonotic disease, primarily transmitted to humans through infected animals particularly bats or contaminated food, and it can also spread from person to person through close contact. …
Context: Kerala has reported a fatality from a case of infection by the Nipah virus in the northern district of Kozhikode bringing back memories of the chaos in May-June 2018 when the same district reported 18 confirmed cases of which there were 17 laboratory-confirmed deaths. It’s the high mortality associated with the virus that triggered …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: After a gap of over three years, a case of the zoonotic Nipah virus infection has been reported in Kozhikode district of Kerala. What measures are being taken to control the spread of the virus? A contact list of 188 persons, a majority of them …
