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Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: One Death Confirmed

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Breaking news: A 14-year-old boy succumbed to the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala. Find out the latest updates here!

A recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala has raised concerns, with one death reported in the state. The virus, originating from fruit bats and pigs, can lead to a severe and often fatal brain-swelling fever in humans. The 14-year-old boy from Malappuram who tragically passed away was undergoing treatment for Nipah infection. Symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome, including inflammation and brain swelling, were observed, highlighting the severity of the disease.

The Kerala Health Minister, Veena George, issued an advisory following the boy's death, emphasizing the need for preventive measures to contain the spread of Nipah. Efforts are being made to identify and monitor individuals who may have come into contact with the virus. Additionally, the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has listed 330 people on the contact list, with 101 considered to be at high risk.

In a related incident, Maharashtra reported 28 Zika virus cases, adding to the health concerns faced by the country. The death of the 14-year-old boy in Kerala has prompted the implementation of international protocols for handling Nipah cases. The gravity of the situation underscores the importance of quick and efficient responses to such infectious diseases.

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1 dead from Nipah virus in India's Kerala state (New Straits Times Online)

Nipah, which comes from fruit bats and animals such as pigs, can cause a lethal, brain-swelling fever in humans. Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by ...

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Nipah Virus: Centre issues advisory as Kerala boy dies — symptom ... (Livemint)

Nipah Virus: A14-year-old boy from Kerala's Malappuram, who was under treatment for Nipah infection, died on Sunday, state Health Minister Veena George said ...

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Kerala reports Nipah death: Know what is being done to prevent ... (The Indian Express)

He had fever and showed symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome – inflammation and swelling of the brain usually due to an infection. He was on ventilator since ...

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Nipah claims one life in Kerala; Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases ... (Business Standard)

A 14-year-old boy from Chembrassery in Malappuram district of Kerala died of Nipah infection at a government medical hospital on Sunday.

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Nipah death again in Kerala, 14-year-old boy under treatment dies ... (The Hindu)

Kerala Health Minister confirms death of 14-year-old Nipah patient, funeral to follow international protocols.

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14-year-old infected with Nipah virus in Kerala dies, Centre to assist ... (The New Indian Express)

According to Kerala Health Minister Veena George, the boy from Pandikkad suffered a massive cardiac arrest at 10.50 am on Sunday and efforts to revive him ...

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NIV Pune: Nipah Virus: 330 people on contact list, 101 in high-risk ... (Economic Times)

Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that seven samples tested for the Nipah Virus were negative, and 330 people are on the contact list.

Nipah virus: Kerala state issues alert after 14-year-old dies (BBC News)

The Nipah virus infection is a "zoonotic illness" transmitted from animals like pigs and fruit bats to humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

14-year-old dead from Nipah virus in Kerala state (The Star Online)

Authorities in Kerala state are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus and the identification of 60 persons in ...

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Kerala teen, who tested positive for Nipah, dies in Kozhikode hospital (The Indian Express)

Health Minister Veena George told the media that four more people have developed Nipah symptoms and one of them is on life support.

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Nipah Virus: "330 people on contact list, 101 in high-risk category ... (ETHealthworld.com)

Kerala Health Minister: The Centre has advised immediate public health measures to be taken by the state government, such as active case search in the ...

Nipah virus death puts health officials on alert in southern India (The Albany Herald)

Kochi, India — Authorities in southern India's Kerala state are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus and the ...

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Teen who died of Nipah in Kerala had local fruit from ... (The Indian Express)

A day after a 14-year-old boy in Malappuram succumbed to the Nipah virus, Kerala health department Monday confirmed that he had consumed hog plum fruit from ...

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Nipah virus outbreak: Boy, 14, dies from 'brain-swelling' illness in ... (Sky News)

Nipah virus has no cure or vaccine and can cause a lethal, brain-swelling fever.

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Nipah virus: Kerala's anxious wait for 13 test results (The Hindu)

Nipah Virus: Kerala health authorities await Nipah test results for 13 contacts of deceased boy, source of infection under investigation.

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Nipah Virus: Contact list of deceased boy updated, more tests being ... (The Economic Times)

Kerala has expanded its contact list for Nipah virus risk to 350 individuals, with 101 classified as high-risk. Health Minister Veena George announced that ...

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Nipah virus kills one teenager as health experts race to track 350 ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The highly fatal disease – which inspired the Hollywood film Contagion – is classified as a priority pathogen by the WHO.

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What To Know About The Deadly Nipah Virus As India Races To ... (Forbes)

Health officials in India are racing to contain an outbreak of Nipah virus after a teenage boy died from an infection over the weekend, the latest in a ...

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Nipah virus: No fresh cases in Kerala (Deccan Herald)

Thiruvananthapuram: Even as no fresh Nipah cases were confirmed in Kerala till Monday evening, the Nipah scare has spread to other districts as people in ...

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India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala (Yahoo News Canada)

Health authorities in India's Kerala state have issued an alert after a 14-year-old boy died of the Nipah virus. According to the state's health minister, ...

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India reports fatal Nipah virus infection (CIDRAP)

India's health ministry yesterday reported a fatal Nipah virus case involving a 14-year-old boy from Kerala state, which has been the country's hot spot for ...

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Nipah virus: Kerala on high alert after 14-year-old boy dies from ... (The Independent)

The National Institute of Virology in Pune had confirmed that the boy was infected by Nipah, Ms George said. Nipah is classified as a “priority pathogen” by the ...

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Nipah test results of 13 people turn -ve, no new cases in state (Hindustan Times)

Six people had displayed symptoms of Nipah virus infection, while three others were from the secondary contact list | Latest News India.

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