疾控专家：春节出境游这样防尼帕病毒

Group 1 - The core issue is the outbreak of Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, with confirmed cases rising to 5 and nearly 100 individuals under home quarantine, raising concerns about virus transmission during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday [1] - Nipah virus is a zoonotic RNA virus with a high mortality rate ranging from 40% to 75%, primarily transmitted from infected animals like bats or pigs to humans, and can also spread between humans in rare cases [1] - Symptoms of Nipah virus infection typically begin with flu-like symptoms, and the incubation period can range from 4 to 14 days, with a maximum of 45 days [1] Group 2 - There is currently no specific vaccine or effective treatment for Nipah virus, and medical professionals can only manage the symptoms presented by patients [2] - Experts recommend that individuals planning to travel abroad during the Spring Festival should be aware of the infectious disease situation in their destination countries and avoid high-risk areas, particularly those affected by the Nipah virus [3] - For those returning from high-risk areas, a 14-day self-health monitoring period is crucial, and any suspicious symptoms should prompt immediate medical consultation [3]