– A 14-year-old boy in Kerala died from Nipah virus infection
– Nipah is a zoonotic illness that can be transferred from animals to humans
– Symptoms include fever, vomiting, respiratory infection, seizures, and brain inflammation
– Contact tracing has begun and high-risk contacts have been isolated
– Precautionary measures are being taken in the affected area
– The state health department has warned against eating fruits bitten by animals and consuming beverages stored in open containers
– Past Nipah outbreaks have occurred in Kerala, with 17 deaths in 2018
– Presence of Nipah virus antibodies has been detected in bats in multiple districts
– No vaccine is currently available for Nipah virus