Nipah virus: Here are the Simple Tips to prevent

New Delhi, May 26: Nipah virus one of the dangerous virus in the recent times, Now the Health Experts says that Simple good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and cooking food properly before consuming can help you avoid contracting the brain-damaging Nipah virus

The Virus has claimed 12 lives in Kerala till now and led to quarantining of at least 40 others.

This dangerous virus can be transmitted by infected pigs, or by fruit bats, through their secretions of saliva, urine or feces. The other mode of transmission is human to human, through body secretions and respiratory secretions.

Contracting Nipah causes an upper respiratory infection, leading to fever, body ache, breathlessness and cough.

"There is no need to panic, but if you have symptoms similar to this or if you have visited the state recently, visit a doctor at the earliest," Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant said.