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There is no definitive treatment for Nipah encephalitis apart from supportive measures. These are mechanical ventilation and prevention of secondary infection.

Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, was tested in the Malaysian outbreak, and the results were encouraging, though further studies are still needed.

No vaccine currently exists.

However a recent study of a trial vaccine developed using the outer proteins of Hendra virus was shown to protect against Nipah.

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