Authors: Govindakarnavar Arunkumar, Radhakrishnan Chandni, Devendra T. Mourya, Sujeet K. Singh, Rajeev Sadanandan, Preeti Sudan, Balram Bhargava
Year: 2018
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Summary#
This paper describes the characteristics of a Nipah Virus (NiV) outbreak that occurred in Kerala, India, during May–June 2018. The outbreak resulted in 23 cases, with a case-fatality rate of 91%, and was contained by early laboratory confirmation and a public health response.
Key Findings#
- The Nipah Virus (NiV) responsible for this outbreak was closer to the Bangladesh lineage
- The median age of cases was 45 years, and 65% were male
- The median incubation period was 9.5 days
- 20 out of 23 cases had respiratory symptoms
- Close proximity to a NiV-infected person was a risk factor for infection
Methodology#
- Study Type: Outbreak investigation
- Sample Size: 23 cases
- Geographic Focus: Kerala, India
- Time Period: May–June 2018
Topics#
Epidemiology, Virology
Relevance#
This paper contributes to our understanding of Nipah virus outbreaks in South India and emphasizes the importance of early detection and public health response.
Source#
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