Chandipura virus cases are on a steep rise in Gujarat. It mostly affects children and over six kids have succumbed to death. Published: July 17, 2024 9:16 AM IST By Edited by Chandipura virus is a deadly infection that can cause coma and death if not treated on time.
Currently, the state of Gujarat is witnessing an increase in the number of cases in children and fatality reports are being recorded too. After two more cases of death reported in the state, the the number of fatalities recorded so far has rise to eight, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said. On Monday, Patel addressed the public stating that,” Chandipura virus cases have come up at several places in the state.
There is no need to be scared but we need to be cautious. Chandipura is not a new virus. In 1965, the first case was registered in Maharashtra.
Cases of this virus are registered in Gujarat every year. This disease occurs by the sting of a vector-infected sandfly and it mainly affects children aged 9 months-14 years. It is seen more in rural areas.
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The Chandipura Viral Encephalitis (CHPV) is, reportedly, named after Maharashtra’s Chandipura district where the first outbreak was recorded. According to the state health minister, “This disease is no.
