What Is the Treatment of Nipah Virus Infection? Clinical Management Protocol

Nipah virus infection is a serious viral illness demanding immediate clinical assessment and rapid institution of structured care. The management protocol addresses resuscitation priorities, respiratory support, and ongoing physiological stabilisation.

Treatment Approach

The foundation of management is intensive supportive care — encompassing resuscitation, respiratory support, and careful physiological maintenance — with the specific steps, parameters, and age-based considerations detailed in the full structured protocol.

Full sequence, criteria, and additional measures available below.

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The most important step in patient care is intensive supportive care.
Resuscitation (if needed): ABC — Airway, Breathing, Circulation
O2 inhalation if there is respiratory difficulty
Nutritional support: oral/NG tube feeding according to the condition of the patient
Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance (Adults: 5% DNS; Children: 5% DNS, half or quarter strength saline)
Fluid restriction: 30% restriction particularly in children.
Bronchodilators when needed may be given through spacers

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