"Airports across Asia have been put on high alert after India confirmed two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in the state of West Bengal over the past month. Thailand, Nepal and Vietnam are among the countries screening airport arrivals over fears of an wider outbreak of the deadly virus, which spread from animals to humans and has a high fatality rate."
"Nipah virus is primarily transmitted to humans from animals such as pigs and fruit bats, either by direct contact or through their secretions. It can incubate in the body for a period of four to 14 days. The initial symptoms of the virus are often high fever, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory problems, which can then develop into pneumonia. In severe cases it causes a dangerous swelling of the brain which can lead to neurological symptoms such as drowsiness and seizures."
Two confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal prompted heightened airport screening across several Asian countries including Thailand, Nepal and Vietnam. Indian authorities reported timely containment, testing almost 200 close contacts with no further outbreaks detected. Nipah transmits from animals such as pigs and fruit bats via direct contact or secretions, with an incubation period of four to 14 days. Early symptoms include high fever, nausea, vomiting and respiratory problems that can progress to pneumonia and, in severe cases, brain swelling causing neurological signs. The virus is highly contagious, lacks a vaccine, and has a 40–75% fatality rate. Past outbreaks occurred across Asia since 1998.
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