What is Chandipura virus that claimed 16 lives in Gujarat?

Health By Sumit Jha Jul 19, 2024 Read the article

Suspected Chandipura virus has claimed at least 16 lives in Gujarat. So far, 33 cases have been reported across 14 districts.

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Recent outbreaks in Gujarat have resulted in multiple fatalities, with children being the most affected.

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CHPV is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family and the Vesiculovirus genus.

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It was first found in the blood samples of patients in Chandipura village, Maharashtra, in 1965.

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This virus is primarily associated with causing Chandipura encephalitis, an acute neurological disease that predominantly affects children.

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CHPV is transmitted through the bites of infected sandflies, specifically the Phlebotomus species.

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The disease progresses rapidly, often leading to high fever, severe neurological symptoms such as seizures, and altered mental states.

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Early detection and supportive care are critical in managing the disease, as there is currently no specific antiviral treatment for CHPV.

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Research is ongoing to develop specific antiviral therapies and vaccines for CHPV.

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