Is there a threat of a pandemic virus Nipah?
Source:
Every organism on our planet is fighting for its place under the Sun. And viruses are no exception
The History of Homo Sapiens — this is the story of the fight against viruses. Sometimes it is not on our side, but we don't always remember this, especially in an era of scientific and technological progress. Meanwhile, scientists do not exclude the possibility of a pandemic caused by viruses, which the majority of us simply do not know. One of these is the Nipah virus, the natural host of which are considered to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae genus, and people can pass it to each other. For 20 years researchers were well aware that the Nipah virus can cause a pandemic, but, as reported , a cure for Nipah virus to date, no. The first ever conference dedicated to this threat that is to be held in Singapore. But what is Nipah virus?
What is known about Nipah virus?
The First recorded outbreak of Nipah virus that hit Malaysia in 1999 resulted in the deaths of 105 of the 265 people. Since then, researchers have watched numerous outbreaks in Singapore, Bangladesh and India. According to the world health organization (who) in Bangladesh, outbreaks of Nipah virus occur "almost every year" since 2001. The virus received its name in honor of Sungai Nipah, Malay village, where the virus has infected the farmers. To stop the infection succeeded only in destroying more than a million pigs, which also led to huge financial losses. But it turned out that pigs were just disease vectors, and natural hosts are fruit bats. While the mice Nipah has no effect. is transmitted from the saliva, urine or feces of bats, and pigs and people simply come into contact with them.
The Disease develops gradually, and its main danger lies in that early stages resemble the flu: vomiting, dizziness and sore throat. Some people have a cough. As a further development of the NIPs can cause inflammation of the brain. It is estimated that 40 to 75% of people infected with Nipah virus die. Death occurs depending on the speed of detection of disease and assistance provided. In accordance with who recommendations, people suffering from this virus must be in intensive care. However, in many places where discovered Nipah patients have no access to medical care, which contributes to the spread of the disease.
So the NPCs looks under the microscope
what regions are raging Nipah virus?
Today, the outbreak of the virus was predominantly in Asia. However, who is concerned that the virus is transmitted to other animals including dogs and cats. Outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore occurred because of infection with the Nipah virus of pigs, and people got sick as a result of working with animals and eating meat in the food. But outbreaks in Bangladesh cause virologists serious concerns. The fact that fruit bats hanging on the palm trees, and their saliva and other secretions can easily get into the raw juice of the date palm — a popular beverage in Bangladesh. This factor is the basis of most outbreaks, although people can also infect each other. Also, the who noted that as with many diseases that can be transmitted from animals on the environment is a huge factor in the spread of the disease.
Bat
The Situation in Bangladesh is complicated not only by drinking raw date palm juice. In areas dominated by outbreaks of Nipah virus, people live in close proximity with bats. This is due to deforestation for agricultural purposes or for building new settlements. Today scientists need to take urgent measures to stop the spread of the virus because the vaccine for Nipah does not exist.
Recommended
The coronavirus has mutated into 30 new strains
While coronavirus Apocalypse slowly but inevitably becomes routine, the virus SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve. And, unfortunately, he was good at it. Writes , with reference to the South China Morning Post reports that new studies show that the virus ...
In the United States recognized that the ventilator dies 88% of patients with coronavirus
When the world is raging coronavirus that causes pneumonia and kills people, the only solution is intensive care. If this is not done, the victims will be very much. Today for severe patients there is only one solution — connected to the appara...
Can a transfusion of blood plasma to cure the coronavirus?
Typically, vaccination involves the introduction into the organism of the weakened or killed microorganisms (viruses) designed to create a strong immunity to possible future infectious diseases — that is, for selection of antibodies. But what i...
Related News
#video | What can happen to man when complications of arthritis?
These can be effects of arthritis Today, one of the most common among people aged 40 to 50 years or more is considered to be rheumatoid arthritis. This disease is characterized by the fact that the immune system of the person star...
Are there any among the people of the Chimera?
is There a Chimera among us? The answer will surprise you! recently we told you that pigs with cells of the monkey. In case you missed the news, be sure to familiarize yourself with it, and also not to miss an important event from...
Scientists have created a gel for wound healing of the intestine
a New drug to protect the intestines and cure inflammatory diseases Inflammatory bowel disease is one of the most common pathologies in our world. According to official statistics, several billion people have some bowel problems, ...
half a brain is able to compensate for the functioning of the brain Despite enormous progress in the study of the human body, the human brain still remains a mystery to science. Thus, a detailed study has helped scientists figure ...
A method of treating deafness by restoring auditory cells
At the moment, as an effective method for restoration of hearing simply does not exist. According to , today there are more than 466 million people with hearing loss, and 34 million of them are children. If you believe the predict...
The first cure for Alzheimer's will soon become available for purchase
did you find a cure for Alzheimer's disease? in order For a new drug can be buy in the drugstore, not enough «just invent» it. You need to pass a lot of tests, tests and inspections. And if we talk about cures for diseas...
Developed contraceptives that can be taken only once a month
the study's Authors and they have created a pill Today, contraceptive pills are considered to be one of the most popular means of protection . According to statistics, in USA oral contraceptive take 12% of women aged 15 to 49 year...
Can you survive eating only beef?
diet: benefit and harm? a Diet that is based on continuous consumption of meat, currently only gaining its momentum. One of its varieties is a very original way of eating, which allows you to include meat in their diet of only one...
Loneliness reduces brain volume
a Group of scientists was working on an isolated research station on the Arctic ice for several months. Scientists have suggested that life in relative isolation and routine environment can lead to a reduction in certain brain str...
Scientists for the first time in the history of the printed trachea on the bio-printer
bioprinting Technology is getting better! When the first 3D printers, very few people could even imagine how far will this technology. Of course, the usual means for three-dimensional printing has found its application in the manu...
Can stress be helpful? it is considered that the stress — this is an extremely dangerous condition that certainly must be fought. It is worth noting that it is a bit complicated. Stress — it is essentially an adaptive ...
For the first time created artificial neurons suitable for transplantation
the Creation of artificial neurons — a real breakthrough What do you imagine, if you will hear the term «artificial neurons»? Probably something like a wire-coated, which we exhibit regularly in sci-Fi movies. Howe...
The use of hair dyes increases the risk of developing breast cancer
hair Dye can be life-threatening. according to historical records, the women began to dye their hair into other colors more than three thousand years ago. However, if in ancient times as hair dyes made of natural substances like t...
Why immune cells do not kill themselves
a New discovery about the immune system will help fight cancer We have to thank our immune system, as it always vigilantly protects us from bacteria, viruses and even cancer. How it works the immune cells has been known for quite ...
How intermittent fasting affects life expectancy
Starvation. Benefit or harm? For the most part, all diets aimed, as a rule, the reset (or set, if we are talking about sports nutrition) weight or prevention of certain complications. For example, it is known that the malfunction ...
Than teeth cleaning are good for our heart?
heart depends on the hygiene of the oral cavity All of us from early childhood are taught to brush teeth twice a day, morning and evening. The fact that affects the health of many organs of our body. For example, in our oral bact...
Why some forms of leukemia affect children?
the Leukemia — rapidly progressive disease, often occurring in children the Leukemia — a malignant disease of the hematopoietic system, affecting first the bone marrow, and eventually the entire body. Despite the fact ...
In the United States observed a decrease in life expectancy of people
In the United States increased the number of deaths among people 25 to 64 years the United States is considered one of the richest countries in the world that allocates a huge amount of money on health care for its citizens. Howev...
Why poor people often suffer from cardiovascular diseases?
Poor people are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease Recently in the scientific journal published the results of the study proved that people with a small salary, often suffer from cardiovascular disease. Indeed, if y...
After treatment of Parkinson's disease people lose their ability to swim
Parkinson's disease can make swimming dangerous. researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland published a report which tells us about nine reported cases where patients with the disease have lost the ability to swim a...
Comments (0)
This article has no comment, be the first!