India activa alerta epidemiológica por nuevo brote del virus Nipah y pone bajo vigilancia a casi 190 contactos

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India confirms at least two cases of the Nipah virus, a zoonotic pathogen with a history of high fatality.
Health authorities are monitoring close to 190 contacts and have implemented enhanced hospital safety measures.
The Nipah virus is transmitted from animals to humans, primarily through fruit bats or pigs, and can spread from person to person.
Previous outbreaks in India, notably in 2001 and 2007, resulted in significant fatalities.
The latest outbreak has triggered regional health alerts and screening measures in airports across Asia.
Nipah virus infection can range from asymptomatic to severe respiratory illness and encephalitis, with potential long-term neurological sequelae.
No cases of Nipah virus have been reported in Colombia, with authorities deeming the risk low.

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