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Nipah Virus Flashcards

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How is nipah virus transmitted?

A

Bats to humans via date palm sap
Bats to pigs to humans- fluids
Human to human- droplet or fluid

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Where is nipah virus found?

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SE Asia and Pacific

Mainly Bangladesh

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What are the features of nipah virus?

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High fever, drowsy and HA
Disorientation 
Coma
Also resp Sx
Long term Neuro sequelae and relapse
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How do you diagnose nipah virus?

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RT-PCR

IgM ELISA

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How do you prevent nipah virus?

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Education
Reduce bat exposure to dates and pigs
Droplet PPE for HCPs

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