Kerala teen dies due to Nipah virus: Here's all you should know about the deadly Zoonotic virus

The patient displayed signs of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) such as sudden onset of fever, as well as clinical signs of neurological dysfunction. Among other common symptoms of the illness are altered mental status, confusion, disorientation, and seizures. In severe cases, patients may experience coma and paralysis.​​ The diseases spreads through direct contact between animals and individuals.