Dream - Nipah virus infection causes a stir in India. Especially after two people from the state of Kerala died from being infected with the virus. So far, 700 people who had close contact with the victims have been examined to determine if they are infected with the Nipah virus or not. So, has there ever been a case of Nipah virus-related illness identified in Indonesia? The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) says there have been no findings of Nipah virus infection cases in humans in Indonesia "Until now," said Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Head of the Communication and Public Service Bureau of Kemenkes RI on Monday, September 18, 2023, quoted from Liputan6.com.

Someone infected with the Nipah virus will experience different symptoms. Some may be asymptomatic, while others may experience acute respiratory infections (ARI) or even fatal encephalitis. Initially, an infected person will experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, and sore throat. These symptoms may be followed by dizziness, drowsiness, decreased consciousness, and other neurological signs indicating acute encephalitis. Some individuals may also experience atopic pneumonia and severe respiratory tract disorders. In severe cases, encephalitis and seizures may occur and progress to coma within 24-48 hours, leading to death.

Direct contact with animals (including excretions or secretions such as urine, saliva, blood, or respiratory secretions) infected with Nipah virus. Consumption of raw meat from infected animals or raw food products contaminated with body fluids from infected animals (such as palm sap or fruit contaminated with infected fruit bats). Contact with infected individuals or their fluids (such as droplets, urine, or blood). Transmission from human to human generally occurs within families or healthcare workers caring for infected patients.