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By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Ministry of Health has issued an alert against the transmission of the Nipah virus in that state. According to the ministry, the alert comes in the context of the epidemiological pattern of Nipah outbreaks in Southeast Asia.
It will be effective from December to June. They point out that a study conducted by the World Health Organization in the region had revealed that the transmission of the virus followed a strong seasonal pattern.
"The study points out that all outbreaks occurred during the winter and spring months (December-May). and this could be badociated with several factors such as the breeding season of bats, the increased shedding of the virus by bats. It also coincided with the harvest season of the date palm sap, "said an officer from the Department of Health.
An article previously published in an international medical journal, BMJ Global Health, emphasized the need for laboratory training and diagnostic capacity building to contain the future appearance of the disease. disease.
He stressed the need to improve infection control in hospitals and the importance of rapid detection and response.
The transmission of the Nipah virus in this state between May and June killed 21 people, including suspected cases.
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