India activa alerta epidemiológica por nuevo brote del virus Nipah y pone bajo vigilancia a casi 190 contactos
India confirmó dos casos de virus Nipah y activó vigilancia epidemiológica inmediata. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- 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.