Colombia descarta casos de virus Nipah y mantiene vigilancia por alerta en India

TL;DR

Colombia has no reported cases of the Nipah virus.
The international alert was triggered by two suspected cases in health workers in India.
Colombia's risk assessment for Nipah virus remains low.
Preventative surveillance measures have been strengthened.
The risk is considered lower in Colombia because fruit bats, the main reservoirs, are not present, and there is no import of animals from affected zones.
No cases have been registered in the Americas.
Nipah virus can transmit from animals to humans and between humans through close contact.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe respiratory illness or encephalitis, with high fatality rates.
There are currently no specific vaccines or antiviral treatments for Nipah virus.
Travelers to affected countries are advised to avoid contact with animals like bats and pigs, avoid consuming potentially contaminated food, and practice hygiene.
Healthcare workers are reminded to report any suspected cases, especially in individuals with recent travel history to alert zones.

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