Animal-associated infection
Nipah
A virus that can cause serious brain inflammation or respiratory illness.
Explore Nipah on the monitor · Reviewed 2026-10-06
How it spreads
Contact with infected animals, contaminated food such as raw date palm sap, or close contact with infected people.
Symptoms and context
Fever, headache, cough, breathing difficulty, drowsiness or confusion.
Prevention
Avoid raw date palm sap and fruit contaminated by bats; avoid unprotected contact with sick animals or people.
When to seek advice
Urgent care is needed for breathing difficulty, confusion or seizures; explain any relevant exposure.
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