A deadly virus is spreading fast in the state of Gujarat. Chandipura virus has already claimed loves of six children so far. Here is all you need to know about the outbreak.
Published: July 16, 2024 9:22 AM IST By Edited by A deadly virus outbreak in Gujarat has claimed six lives so far, while the total number of cases of the infection have risen to 12 according to the state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel. The Chandipura Viral Encephalitis (CHPV) is, reportedly, named after Maharashtra’s Chandipura district where the first outbreak was recorded. “Six deaths due to suspected Chandipura virus have been reported in the state, but only after results of the samples it will be clear whether they were caused by the Chandipura virus,” he said in a statement.
Patel said four of the 12 patients were from Sabarkantha district, three from Aravalli, one each from Mahisagar and Kheda in Gujarat, while two patients were from Rajasthan and one from Madhya Pradesh. They received treatment in Gujarat. Chandipura Virus: Symptoms to Precaution Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
It is transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies. The pathogen is a member of the Vesiculovirus genus of the family Rhabdoviridae. In severe cases, the person infection can fall into coma and have neurological distress as well.
There is no dedicated treatment for chandipura virus so far. For emergency treatment, doctors .
