Infection with Nipah virus (NiV) can cause mild to severe disease, including swelling of the braiโฆ
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Infection with Nipah virus (NiV) can cause mild to severe disease, including swelling of the brain (encephalitis) and potentially death.
Symptoms typically appear in 4-14 days following exposure to the virus. The illness initially presents as 3-14 days of fever and headache, and often includes signs of respiratory illness, such as cough, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. A phase of brain swelling (encephalitis) may follow, where symptoms can include drowsiness, disorientation, and mental confusion, which can rapidly progress to coma within 24-48 hours.
1. Fever 2. Headache 3. Cough 4. Sore throat 5. Difficulty breathing 6. Vomiting
