The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/USA) recently issued a travel advisory for Bangladesh.
The Nipah virus disease has broken out in seven districts in Bangladesh. To date, 11 cases and eight deaths have been reported (72.7% CFR):
- Rajshahi
- Washed up
- Rajbari
- Pabna
- Shariatpur
- Natore
- Narsingdi
This outbreak is related to the consumption of date palm sap.
Travelers to this area are advised to:
- Avoid eating or drinking products that could be contaminated by bats, such as B. raw date palm juice, raw fruit or fruit found on the ground.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid contact with sick people with symptoms such as fever and cough, as well as with blood and other body fluids.
- Avoid contact with flying foxes
Travelers should seek immediate medical attention if they develop a fever, headache, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, vomiting, drowsiness or confusion during or after travel (up to 14 days). Travelers should call a healthcare facility before visiting and let them know they have been in an area infected with the Nipah virus.
Most Nipah virus (72.7%) cases reported in Bangladesh are fatal.
The Nipah virus is transmitted by flying foxes and mainly affects domestic and wild animals. Human infection is rare but can occur if you have close contact with infected animals, their secretions, or by consuming food or fruit juice contaminated with the virus. The Nipah virus can cause serious symptoms such as encephalitis, difficulty breathing, or even be fatal.
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