Nipah Virus Threat: Nurse Hospitalized in Bardhaman, Symptoms Include Brain Infection

• A nurse from Bardhaman has been hospitalized with suspected Nipah virus infection, raising panic.
• Nipah virus can cause severe brain infection (encephalitis) within 24-48 hours, leading to unbearable headaches and loss of body control.
• The disease spreads primarily through fruit-eating bats via contaminated fruits and also from person to person.
• Nipah can lead to coma, death, or lifelong paralysis even if the patient survives.
• Prevention includes frequent hand washing, avoiding date palm sap, and not consuming raw dates or soft fruits.

Why It Matters: Nipah virus is a deadly infection causing severe brain damage; vigilance and hygiene are crucial for prevention.