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In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, which has claimed 13 lives until now, the Bihar government, Sikkim health department, Madhya Pradesh Health Ministry, and Pudducherry collector office have issued advisories urging the people of their respective states to take precaution against the disease.
The Nipah virus, which is spread by fruit bats, can cause a communicable disease that can be fatal for both animals and humans.
The symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, drowsiness, respiratory illness, disorientation, and mental confusion.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these signs and symptoms can progress to
