Initially detected about two decades ago, the Nipah virus outbreak spread among pig farmers in Malaysia. In a matter of months, it spread to Singapore through infected pigs. The outbreak then resulted in nearly 300 cases and more than 100 deaths.
In light of the its recent spread in Kerala; Dr. Minesh Mehta, Senior Physician, ICU & Critical Care Specialist at Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad shares valuable insights on the Nipah virus, its symptoms, causes, ways to prevent it and some general information.
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