What is Nipah virus and how is it transmitted?

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus spread from animals to humans, often via fruit bats, and can transmit through close contact with infected people or contaminated food.

What are the symptoms of Nipah virus infection?

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, sore throat, and in severe cases, dizziness, respiratory distress, and encephalitis.

What steps is Ranchi Sadar Hospital taking for Nipah virus?

Ranchi Sadar Hospital has created an isolation ward with six beds and plans to expand it if necessary, ensuring staff are trained in infection control.

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Nipah Virus Fears Grip Ranchi: Isolation Ward Readied

14 Jan

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Summary

Ranchi Sadar Hospital created an isolation ward with six beds.
Two nurses in West Bengal tested positive for the Nipah virus.
The state's largest medical college has a 22-bed isolation facility.

Nipah Virus Fears Grip Ranchi: Isolation Ward Readied

Ranchi Sadar Hospital has proactively prepared for potential Nipah virus cases by establishing an isolation ward. Initially equipped with six beds, the facility's capacity is set to increase to approximately 20 beds based on evolving requirements. This preparation comes after two nurses in West Bengal were confirmed positive for the Nipah virus.

State health authorities have directed all civil surgeons to remain vigilant. The Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims), Jharkhand's primary medical college hospital, boasts a well-equipped 22-bed isolation ward capable of handling a significant number of Nipah virus patients.

Nipah virus, a zoonotic illness spread by fruit bats and human-to-human contact, can cause severe illness with a high fatality rate. Symptoms range from fever and headache to severe respiratory distress and encephalitis. A public advisory detailing precautionary measures and response mechanisms is forthcoming.