Ykkösaamussa keskustellaan parhaillaan tästä #Nipah-viruksesta otsakkeella "Onko tämä seuraava #korona?"
Olli Vapalahti onneksi sanoi, että tuskin on.
Mutta kyseessä on hyvin vakava ja kuollettava tauti, jota Intiassa on - ilmeisimmin taas - rypäksiä.
#zoonoosi #zoonoosit #virus #virukset #Intia #lepakko #lepakot #pandemia #epidemia #sairaus #sairastaminen #tauti #NipahVirus #NiV
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/nipah-virus
#ไวรัสนิปาห์ ( #NipahVirus #NiV ) * ความรุนแรง : อัตราเสียชีวิต **40-75%** (ถือว่าสูงมากเมื่อเทียบกับโรคทางเดินหายใจอื่นๆ) * จุดเด่นของอาการ : จากไข้ธรรมดา พัฒนาสู่ **สมองอักเสบ** (สับสน ชัก) อย่างรวดเร็วภายใน 24-48 ชม. | * พาหะหลัก : **ค้างคาวผลไม้** (มักพบเชื้อในปัสสาวะและน้ำลายของค้างคาว) * ความเสี่ยงในไทย : แม้ยังไม่มีรายงานการระบาดในคน แต่เคยมีหลักฐานการพบเชื้อในค้างคาวไทยจึงต้องเฝ้าระวัง 🍎 3 จุดเสี่ยงที่ต้องระวังในชีวิตประจำวัน 1.
Faith Over Fear: Daily Steps to Trust God in Tough Times
744 words, 4 minutes read time.
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1, NIV)
Introduction
When tough times come, it’s easy to get caught up in fear and uncertainty. But as Christians, we have a greater option available to us: trusting God in the midst of chaos.
In Psalm 27, David expresses his trust in God as his light, salvation, and stronghold. He asks who he should fear with such confidence in our Lord. As believers, we can do the same.
Insights into Fear
Fear is a natural human response to uncertainty and danger. However, when we let fear take hold, it can lead us down a path of doubt and despair. In 1 John 4:18, we’re reminded that God does not give us evil things to suffer, but rather gives us strength and hope in the midst of trial.
When we focus on our fears rather than our faith, we open ourselves up to feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we discover a different narrative – one of courage, resilience, and victory over fear.
Practical Applications
So how can we cultivate trust in God when the world around us seems dark and uncertain? Here are a few practical steps to consider:
Practice Spiritual Discernment
As believers, we have access to spiritual discernment through the Holy Spirit. When faced with fear or uncertainty, take time to pray and seek God’s guidance. Ask Him to reveal His truth in your situation, and trust that He is working everything out for your good (Romans 8:28).
Focus on God’s Presence
When we focus on our fears rather than our faith, we can lose sight of God’s presence in our lives. Take time to reflect on the promises of Scripture and remember that you are never alone. God is with you, even when it feels like He’s not (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Surround Yourself with Believers
When we surround ourselves with people who share our faith, we’re reminded that we’re not alone in this journey. Seek out community and connection with fellow believers – it can be a powerful antidote to fear and uncertainty.
Reflection / Challenge
Prayer / Closing
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being my light and salvation in the darkest of times. Help me to trust You more deeply today, even when fear tries to creep in. Surround me with Your presence and remind me that I am never alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.
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"#Henipaviruses belong to the family of paramyxoviruses. Two species have been identified to be zoonotic, causing disease in animals. These are the #Hendra virus (HeV) and the #Nipah virus (#NiV). They produce severe and often fatal illness in #humans and #horses.
"HeV infection in horses, and then in humans, was first reported in 1994 in Australia. In contrast, NiV infection was first observed in pigs and subsequently in humans in 1998, in Malaysia. In Bangladesh, henipavirus infection was traced independently of contact with infected animals.
"Fruit bats (Pteropus species, also called ‘flying foxes’) are the natural hosts of henipaviruses. The Hendra virus is probably transmitted to horses, which are the main intermediate hosts, through the ingestion of food contaminated with the droppings, urine or other excretions of infected fruit bats. The bats themselves do not show any clinical signs of illness. Transmission of HeV to man occurs through close contact with infected horses, probably through their respiratory secretions and urine.
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"The disease manifests in 4-20 days or 5-12 days, for HeV and NiV infection respectively. It presents as fever with acute encephalitis, or as an acute influenza-like illness leading to severe respiratory illness, or as meningitis. The mortality ranges from 40-70% for NiV infection, and 50% with HeV. It is highest among those with acute encephalitis. Survivors have severe residual disabilities, such as incoordination, muscular weakness and difficulty with thought processing and mental functions. Others show paralysis of the eye muscles, with resultant visual problems.
"Encephalitis in HeV infection presents as motor weakness, confusion and disorientation, or seizures. In NiV infection, there may be fever, vomiting, headache, dizziness and loss of consciousness. Rising heart rates or blood pressure, kidney impairment, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, septicemia, and convulsions, are also seen.
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I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.
Joel 2:28-29 #NIV
You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed. Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed.
Joel 2:26-27 #NIV
Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.
Joel 2:23,25 #NIV
Surely he has done great things! Do not be afraid; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things! For the pastures in the wilderness are becoming green. The trees are bearing their fruit; the fig tree and the vine yield their riches.
Joel 2:20-22 #NIV
Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
Joel 2:12-13 #NIV
