Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala 2018
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What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?

  • Greater awareness and confidence in handling the situation was established (correct)
  • Public support for handling the situation was lacking
  • The infection and mortality rates were low
  • The virus did not reappear after the initial outbreak

    • How many people died as a result of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018?

  • 7
  • 27
  • 17 (correct)
  • 47

    • What did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience of handling the first outbreak help with?

  • Organizing public health campaigns to prevent Nipah virus
  • Identifying a new strain of the Nipah virus
  • Developing a vaccine for Nipah virus
  • Spotting the symptoms early in people during the current outbreak (correct)

    • What is the current round of infections in Kozhikode district?

    <p>The fourth onslaught of the virus in the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Nipah virus outbreak in 2018 on Kerala?

    <p>Increased public awareness and confidence in handling the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. A.S. Anoop Kumar's experience help in dealing with the current Nipah outbreak?

    <p>It enabled early identification of symptoms in patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the first Nipah outbreak in 2018 for Kerala?

    <p>It was a new disease for the state with high infection and mortality rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the outcome of the health department's efforts and public support in relation to the Nipah virus in Kerala?

    <p>Increased confidence in handling the situation effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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