Nipah patient in Kerala declared virus-free, recovering says Health Minister
According to the hospital's intensive care team the MRI scans of the patient are showing healing in areas previously damaged by the virus. Subtle responses to pain and movements in the eyes and jaw have also been noted.Doctors were hopeful the patient could be discharged in the coming weeks with full physical and mental recovery, George said.The minister said that the incubation period for the virus has now passed without any new cases being reported. However, support services and helplines will continue for a few more days as a precaution.The patient continues to be under close observation by a full critical care team at the EMS Cooperative hospital.Minister George emphasised that the patient received advanced treatment, including Remdesivir and monoclonal antibodies provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research. "When Nipah first struck Kerala, the fatality rate exceeded 90 per cent. However, since 2021 with use of antiviral drugs and monoclonal antibody treatment, the rate has dropped, falling to 33 per cent in 2023," she said.Written by Debosmita Maity Must Watch
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