Getting to know : Nipah Virus

What type of animal is the natural reservoir for Nipah

• Fruit bats

• Birds

• Mosquitoes

• Rodents

What is the main mode of transmission?

• Airborne

• Contact with infected animals & people

• Insect bites

• Contaminated water

Is it a DNA or RNA virus ?

• DNA

• RNA

What symptoms are most common in this virus ?

• Skin rash

• Brain swelling

• High Fever

• Jaundice

What is the typical case fatality rate ?

• 5-10%

• 40-75%

• 20-35%

• 80-90%

Is there currently a vaccine for Nipah?

• Yes both treatment and vaccine

• No just treatments

• No treatments or vaccines

• Yes but only vaccines

In which country was the first outbreak of the Nipah virus?

• Thailand

• Bangladesh

• India

• Malaysia

What do people consume in order to be infected?

• Undercooked meat

• Raw date palm sap

• Contaminated veggies

• Tap water