{"id":5871,"date":"2019-04-22T04:27:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T04:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5871"},"modified":"2021-03-31T20:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T20:46:16","slug":"14-telltale-symptoms-of-nipah-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-telltale-symptoms-of-nipah-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Telltale Symptoms of Nipah Virus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Nipah Virus is one of the most serious viruses out there. The mortality rate is extremely high, the transmission from humans to humans is quite easily done, and they can even be transmitted from animals to humans as well. With all of the different factors that are in play, this is one of the most dangerous viruses on the planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, the number of people who get infected and comparison with the number of people who are actually exposed is still pretty low. Still, there are a number of risk factors that you need to avoid such as living in certain areas where outbreaks have been found and avoiding contact with animals and people who have the virus. In this article, we will be taking a look at eight of the symptoms of this virus. If you have these symptoms, and you suspect it may be due to the Nipah virus, then you need to seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fever <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fever<\/a> is one of the first signs that you are sick. When you have a fever, your body is trying to get rid of whatever toxins or infection is within it. That\u2019s why fever happens. Fever can also be quite debilitating. If you have a job, it can be almost impossible to get out of bed and go to it when you have a fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why so many employers provide sick days with their compensation package. There are going to be times that you are so sick that you are unable to get out of bed. As for whether or not the fever is caused by this particular virus, you will have to decide that for yourself by judging your risk factors in determining if there might be another cause for your fever such as a normal cold or flu. Of course, the more symptoms you have that are listed here, the higher the chances of it being due to the Nipah virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Vomiting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can also have vomiting <\/a>when it comes to this virus. This is one of the initial symptoms of this disease, but the problem is that it can be really difficult to identify the virus is the cause of your vomiting because so many other things could be causing it. Vomiting is simply a common symptom when it comes to illnesses within the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you have an infection that your body is trying to get rid of, the gastrointestinal system will try to expel any foreign matter or bad stuff that is within it. So, vomiting is common when you have food poisoning because the body is trying to expel the poison food. The same goes for anything else in the body that passes through the gastrointestinal system. In addition, you\u2019re probably going to have nausea anyway due to having this virus, and that can lead to throwing up as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Sore Throat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sore throat<\/a> is another common sign of this virus. Having a sore throat usually means that you have a cold or flu. However, it can also mean that you are infected with this particular virus. Of course, there is no way to tell unless you are actually tested, but the risk factors will give you an indication as to whether or not you are sick from a normal disease or whether you might have contracted this virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you live in a region where outbreaks for this virus have been common or if you handle animals like swine on a regular basis, then there is much more of a case to build in favor of the Nipah virus. You should definitely get tested if you have a sore throat combined with any of the other symptoms that are listed here, particularly if you have at least one or more of the risk factors for getting this virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Drowsiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may find yourself becoming drowsy as well. This is one of the early signs of the virus<\/a>. The fact is, whenever your body is sick, it is going to want to recover with sleep. Getting the right kind of sleep \u2013 that is REM or deep sleep \u2013 is the best healing action that you can do for your body. When your body enters this deep sleep, all the other systems slowdown is much as possible and your body is able to concentrate all of the energy on healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why you might go to bed with a cold and wake up feeling fine. So, drowsiness is going to be common with this type of illness. Unfortunately, unless you have an overly strong immune system, it may not be enough to knock the virus out of your system. However, getting enough sleep should always be number one on your priority list regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Dizziness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness <\/a>can also be a symptom of this virus. If you find yourself getting dizzy when you stand up, especially when you reach above your head with your arms, then this could be a sign of having the virus. Dizziness is pretty common when it comes to being sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your body is not feeling well, that it takes more time to react. That means that when you stand up quickly or raise your arms above your head, your body may not be able to recover as quickly and maintain your equilibrium. Dizziness is a pretty common symptom when it comes to being sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Neurological Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are certain neurological symptoms that are a possibility when you have this virus. Initially, those that are infected with this virus will develop symptoms like fever, headaches and muscle pain. They may also experience vomiting and sore throat. After that, there are other symptoms that come such as dizziness and drowsiness. But altered consciousness and various other neurological signs can actually indicate acute encephalitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something that is a distinct possibility with this illness. In fact, acute encephalitis can come on very quickly and could result in death within 24 to 48 hours. You want to be on the lookout for these types of neurological <\/a>symptoms because if you or a loved one are infected with this virus, having these neurological symptoms will mean that the disease has progressed to the brain and that will likely result in death. Neurological symptoms like confusion, trouble concentrating, difficulty focusing and slurred speech may all be part of the symptoms you want to look for when it comes to this virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Atypical Respiratory Symptoms <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition, there may be atypical respiratory symptoms that you want to be aware of. For example, people with this virus may experience respiratory problems like pneumonia <\/a>and other serious respiratory illnesses. Respiratory symptoms can be extremely serious, especially when they are atypical because they can misdirect the diagnosis or fool your healthcare provider into treating your illness with something that isn\u2019t going to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there is no cure for this virus anyway, but there are still ways you can slow it down and track its progress through the body. In addition, respiratory problems can turn serious very quickly. When you are unable to breathe, then you are unable to get the blood flow and oxygen throughout your body, and this can lead to a shutdown of organs very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Acute Encephalitis & Seizures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the worst cases, this virus leads to acute encephalitis and seizures<\/a>. This encephalitis has been discovered as early as 24 to 48 hours after being infected. However, the disease does not typically progress that quickly. In fact, the normal amount of time for it to run its course is anywhere between 15 and 25 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also important to note that those who survive the encephalitis usually make a full recovery. Many people do not even progress as far as the seizures and encephalitis because their body is able to kill the infection before it gets to that stage. There may be other neurological symptoms that this virus can cause as well, but the important thing to keep in mind is knowing what this stage of the illness means and taking steps to prevent it from ever getting that far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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