Nipah Virus Cases Reported in Kerala Again
Why in the news
Kerala reported fresh Nipah virus infections, causing renewed worry in the State.
Key facts
- Nipah virus was confirmed in two people in Kerala.
- First case: an 18-year-old girl who died of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in Kozhikode two days before the report.
- Second case: a 38-year-old woman from Thachanattukara, Palakkad, now under treatment at a private hospital at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district.
Cases at a glance
| Patient | Home area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18-year-old girl | Kozhikode | Died of AES; tested positive |
| 38-year-old woman | Thachanattukara, Palakkad | Under treatment in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram |
Exam angle
- State involved: Kerala; districts named: Kozhikode, Palakkad, Malappuram.
- Related term: acute encephalitis syndrome (AES).
- Number of confirmed cases in this report: two.