Nipah Virus Symptoms. Other than fever?

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nipah Virus is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes a severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. Direct contact with infected pigs, other infected animals or through contaminated fruits (half-eaten fruits left by fruit bats), and even direct contact with sick persons have been cited as the underlying cause of outbreaks. Nipah Virus is not an airborne transmission infection, it can only affect those who come in direct contact with contaminated bodies. The symptoms of Nipah Virus are: - Fever from 3-14 days of exposure associated with severe headache due to encephalitis(swelling of the brain) which lead to a state of confusion, disorientation, nausea, persistent drowsiness and fainting. - Choking, stomach pain, vomiting, fatigue and blurred vision could also be there. - There are many patients who show neurological, respiratory and pulmonary signs as well - These symptoms can lead to coma in 24-48hours. If any of the above symptoms are present you should visit the nearest hospital and get evaluated.