Nipah Case Confirmed in Kozhikode; 41-Year-Old Man Tests Positive

Kozhikode: A case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode. The patient is a 41-year-old resident of Farook. The infection was detected during a preliminary test conducted at the Government Medical College Kozhikode.

For final confirmation, the patient's sample has been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Authorities stated that the patient, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, remains in critical condition and will be shifted to the Medical College Hospital at the earliest.

The man was admitted to the hospital about a week ago with a high fever. His condition subsequently worsened as additional symptoms developed.

The Health Department has begun efforts to prepare a contact-tracing list and identify the source of the infection. An emergency meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow to assess the situation and coordinate response measures.

The main symptoms of Nipah virus infection include fever, body pain, headache, breathing difficulties, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Symptoms can appear between four and fourteen days after the virus enters the body.