The disease is such that even doctors lose sleep, know what is Nipah virus, which is now knocking in Bengal.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst those bitter memories of Corona, now another news has come to make us a little cautious. The news is from West Bengal, where the commotion in the corridors of Delhi has intensified after some suspected cases of ‘Nipah Virus’ were reported. The matter is so serious that the Central Government has sent a Special Response Team to Bengal without any delay. When we hear about a new virus, it is natural to feel scared. But it is more important to have correct information about it than panic. After all, why did the Central team have to go to Bengal? Whenever symptoms of a dangerous virus are found in any state, the only solution is to stop it at the initial level. This team from the center will not only visit local hospitals, but will also investigate how much this infection can spread and what are its sources. This is a ‘proactive’ step so that the situation does not get out of hand. Why is Nipah virus so dangerous? To be honest, the biggest reason for concern about Nipah is that at present there is no specific vaccine or medicine available for it. It has a very high death rate—meaning that if it spreads, it can prove fatal. This virus is spread by fruit bats. If a bat has eaten a fruit and left half of it and that fruit is eaten by a human being or a pet, then the risk of infection increases. Symptoms that look like common fever. Surprisingly, in the initial days it seems like common flu or fever. Headache, sore throat and high fever are its main symptoms. But it grows so quickly that it directly affects the brain and the patient can become a victim of ‘encephalitis’ (inflammation in the brain). What should we do? (Only caution is protection) There is a need not to be afraid, but to be alert. Do not touch or eat fruits that have fallen anywhere or are gnawed by birds. Wash the fruits thoroughly before eating them. If anyone shows serious symptoms of flu, immediately consult a doctor. Right now the situation in Bengal is said to be under control, but this team is there so that a situation like Kerala does not arise here. Stay safe and only trust reliable information.