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Nipah Virus In Kerala: 2 Dead, 9-Yr-Old Among 2 Others Infected In Kozhikode. Epicentres Identified

Nipah Virus Deaths: Two people in Kerala’s Kozhikode district died after being infected by the Nipah virus while two out of four suspected have been found to be positive for the infection.

Photo of a medical college after the Nipah virus alert, in Kozhikode, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. ( Image Source : PTI )

Nipah Virus Deaths: The Kerala government confirmed on Tuesday that two unnatural fatalities in Kozhikode district were caused by the Nipah virus infection amid concerns about the resurgence of the deadly pathogen. The southern state is on alert as two cases of Nipah virus have been confirmed among four individuals whose saliva was sent for testing at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed the cases via a Facebook post.

He revealed that two individuals tested positive for Nipah, while the other two received negative results.

In response, he urged the public to remain calm and focus on precautionary measures.

“Everyone should strictly follow the instructions of the health department and the police and fully cooperate with the restrictions,” said Chief Minister Vijayan, emphasising the importance of adherence to health guidelines.

Source: https://news.abplive.com/kerala/union-health-minister-mansukh-mandaviya-confirms-two-nipah-virus-deaths-kerala-know-details-1629286

Himachal Pradesh reports five deaths from 732 scrub typhus cases

As many as 732 persons tested positive for scrub typhus while five deaths due to disease have been reported in Himachal Pradesh so far this year.

The Health Department has braced up tackle scrub typhus a rickettsial disease effectively.

National Health Mission, Mission Director Sudesh Mokta informed that till now 5218 tests have been conducted in the state, out of which 723 people were found positive and 5 people died due to the disease.

“Keeping in mind the current situation, all the Chief Medical Officers and Senior Medical Superintendents of the state have been asked to ensure proper storage of medicines,” he said, adding that it has also been asked to conduct comprehensive information, education and communication activities along with appropriate management for prevention and treatment of scrub typhus.

A spokesperson of the Health Department said that scrub typhus is a seasonal zoonotic (animal borne disease), generally the number of patients with high fever increases during the rainy season.

Most cases of which occur during the rainy season, which coincides with hay cutting and apple season.

“This disease is spread by the bite of a flea (mite) infected with a special bacteria (Rickettsia). This bacteria enters the body through the skin and causes scrub typhus fever. If a person is suffering from fever along with pain and shivering in the joints or there are cramps, stiffness in the body or the body feels as if it is broken and also has lumps in the neck, under the arms and above the hips due to excessive infection, then immediately the person needs to consult the nearest doctor,” said the spokesperson.

The spokesperson urged the general public to cover their entire body, especially their legs, feet and arms while working in the fields and bushes.

Source: https://www.thestatesman.com/india/himachal-pradesh-reports-five-deaths-from-732-scrub-typhus-cases-1503217402.html

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