A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, has prompted extensive surveillance and contact tracing. Experts attribute recurring outbreaks to fruit bats and human activity, combined with Kerala's robust public health system that detects cases effectively. The WHO lists Nipah as a priority pathogen.
A Nipah virus infection case has been confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala, with a 43-year-old man hospitalized. Authorities are tracing 77 contacts, including healthcare workers, and implementing preventive measures. The patient is stable but on ventilator support.
A suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, has tested positive, with final confirmation pending. Contact tracing is underway for 77 individuals, including healthcare workers and family members. Authorities advise vigilance, especially during the May-September high-risk period.
A 43-year-old man in Kozhikode, India, has been hospitalized with suspected Nipah virus symptoms. Preliminary tests are positive, and authorities are awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology. Precautionary measures and contact tracing are underway.
