According to a study published in The Lancet in 2003, more than half of the people infected with CHPV die. This includes young children.
What is Chandipura virus?
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CHPV Infection : Amidst the threat of monkeypox, another infection has raised concerns in India. After Gujarat, its cases have now reached Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as well. Its name is Chandipura Virus.
In July this year, the havoc of this virus was seen in some parts of Gujarat. It can also be fatal. Therefore, health experts appeal to remain alert. Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family. Its danger is more visible in rural areas. Children are more vulnerable to it. This infection is spread by the bite of mosquitoes and some types of flies. Know everything about it...
How Chandipura virus spreads
The first case of Chandipura virus was reported in 1965 in Chandipura, a village in Maharashtra. This is where it got its name. Its cases are reported almost every year in Gujarat. However, this time its cases have increased rapidly. This virus is related to baculovirus. This means that this infection spreads through the bite of vectors like mosquitoes, sand flies.
It is quite dangerous. Small children are more at risk. Its infection can cause swelling in the head, which later becomes a neurological condition. Negligence in diagnosis and treatment can be fatal.
What are the symptoms of Chandipura virus
High fever
Vomiting with fever
Deterioration of mental status, alteration of consciousness
photophobia i.e. problem with light
Diarrhea
stiff neck
having a seizure
how to prevent chandipura virus
Maintain hygiene
Stay away from wild animals
Sleep with a mosquito net
Wear full-sleeved clothes
Make immunity strong
stay away from insects and mosquitoes
what is the treatment for Chandipura treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment available for Chandipura virus. It is a fatal and life-threatening disease and its symptoms can worsen rapidly, so it is important to get it tested on time. Doctors treat it based on the symptoms. Proper care is required during treatment.
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