Dr. 'Folajimi Senjobi

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My Reflection on Gen 13:14-15;

When we trust God enough to release what we think we deserve, He often opens our eyes to a much larger inheritance than we could have secured for ourselves.

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Live well, Live long, Live better…!

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On, May 19, 2026, we would mark World Family Doctor’s Day with the theme: “Compassionate Care in a Digital World.”

As family physicians, we stand at the intersection of technology and humanity
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What is the Nipah virus?

Nipah virus is a rare but very deadly virus that can infect humans and animals.
It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family, genus Henipavirus.

What makes Nipah dangerous is not how fast it spreads but how severe the disease is once infection happens.

Where did Nipah virus come from?

Nipah virus was first identified in 1998 to 99 in Malaysia during an outbreak among pig farmers.
The natural hosts of the virus are fruit bats, especially Pteropus bats (also called flying foxes).

Bats do not get sick, but they shed the virus in saliva, urine, and feces.

Humans are accidental hosts.

How does Nipah virus spread to humans?

Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection meaning it spreads from animals to humans.

Routes of transmission:

From bats to humans

Eating fruits contaminated with bat saliva or urine

Drinking raw date palm sap contaminated by bats

From animals to humans

Close contact with infected pigs or other animals

From human to human

Close contact with body fluids of an infected person

Airborne spread like COVID is not the main mode, but close contact makes transmission possible.

What happens after the virus enters the body?

After entering the body, Nipah virus:

Infects blood vessels

Spreads to the brain

Causes severe inflammation and swelling of the brain (encephalitis)

This is why many patients deteriorate suddenly.

Incubation period

Usually 5 to 14 days

Can be as long as 45 days in some cases

This long incubation makes outbreaks difficult to control.

Symptoms :

Early symptoms (nonspecific)

Fever
Headache
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Sore throat

These look like common viral illnesses, which is why early cases are often missed.

Later and severe symptoms

Drowsiness
Confusion
Altered behavior
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Coma

Respiratory symptoms like cough and breathlessness may also occur and increase the risk of spread.

Why is Nipah virus so deadly?

The case fatality rate is very high, usually 40 to 75 percent, sometimes even higher.

Reasons:

Severe brain involvement

Rapid progression

No specific antiviral treatment

Late diagnosis due to nonspecific early symptoms

Diagnosis

Diagnosis requires high level laboratory facilities.

Tests include:

RT PCR to detect viral RNA

ELISA to detect antibodies

Virus isolation in specialized labs

Because the virus is extremely dangerous, testing is done in biosafety level 4 laboratories.

Treatment

There is no specific cure for Nipah virus.

Treatment is supportive, meaning:

Managing fever

Controlling seizures

Maintaining breathing and blood pressure

Intensive care support

Some antivirals like ribavirin and monoclonal antibodies have been tried, but no proven standard therapy exists yet.

Is there a vaccine for Nipah virus?

No approved vaccine for public use yet

Several vaccines are under research

Nipah is listed by WHO as a priority disease for vaccine development

Prevention is the most important step

Since treatment options are limited, prevention saves lives.

preventive measures:

Avoid eating fruits bitten by bats

Do not drink raw date palm sap

Wash and peel fruits properly

Use protective equipment when caring for sick patients

Strict infection control in hospitals

Rapid isolation of suspected cases

Nipah virus in India

India has reported outbreaks mainly in kerala but this time in west bengal.

Why Nipah virus causes fear among doctors?

Nipah virus combines three dangerous features:

High mortality

Human to human transmission

No definitive treatment

That combination makes even small outbreaks a serious public health emergency.

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‘Difficult patients’ common, but not a distinct diagnosis of ill health, expert says 

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@lth_ard @seyimakinde @oyostategovt @Nigerian_Doctor @DrJohnAfam @healthertainer @aproko_doctor @the_beardedsina please help these colleagues get some traction on their plight.

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Celebrating the Men Advancing Healthcare in West Africa. Happy International Men's Day from WACP!

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Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State BCOS Channel, Monday 23/09/2024 at 10.30am where I discussed Geriatric Syndromes, Elderly Abuse and the way forward.

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@lazarusfemi2 This is bad, God have mercy

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Expert explains what makes attending to Nigerian patients challenging
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Sickle Cell: Prevention remains the most effective management – Family Physician
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*Prioritise your health over work, Physician urges Nigerians*

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Prioritize your #health over #work!

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