Can Nipah Virus Be Contracted Through Consumption Of Milk?

Posted on Sat, 26 May 2018

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Question : Hello sir please help me.... As I read the news of nipah virus in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I live in the same country in city XXXXXXX As there is a outbreak of this virus, and I consumed XXXXXXX milk shake today, I am concerned of any infection. Because I took this from my office canteen

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nipah virus (NiV) infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns...

Nipah virus (NiV) infection has not been reported form city XXXXXXX till date.

There is no concern of contacting this virus from consuming XXXXXXX milk-shake. Consuming raw date palm eaten by fruit bat is the known source of infection so far.

The outbreak in XXXXXXX has been contained.

Regards
Dr. T K Biswas
MD

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