WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a person in Bangladesh died from the Nipah virus, which is a serious disease but currently poses a low risk of spreading internationally. No additional cases have been found among the person's contacts, and measures are in place to prevent further spread.Key Facts
- The WHO confirmed a Nipah virus death in Bangladesh on January 28.
- The patient was a woman in her 40s or 50s from the Naogaon district.
- She showed fever and neurological symptoms on January 21 and had consumed raw date palm sap.
- No travel history was reported by the patient before showing symptoms.
- WHO states that the risk of the virus spreading internationally is low.
- The Nipah virus fatality rate can be between 40% and 75%.
- There are no specific medicines or vaccines available for Nipah virus.
- Since 2001, about 348 cases have been reported in Bangladesh, often linked to drinking raw palm sap.
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