Chandipura Virus Symptoms & Precautions
Chandipura Virus Chandipura virus, aka Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV), is an RNA virus belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family, which also includes the rabies virus. It was first identified in 1965 in Chandipura, a village in Maharashtra. The virus primarily affects children and has been associated with outbreaks of acute encephalitis in India. Encephalitis is inflammation of the active tissues of the brain caused by an infection or an autoimmune response. The inflammation causes the brain to swell, which can lead to headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, mental confusion and seizures. This disease occurs by the sting of a vector-infected sand-fly and it mainly affects children aged 9 months - 14 years. Chandipura virus is a serious pathogen with a rapid onset of severe symptoms, primarily affecting children in certain regions. However, this disease is not contagious. Due to the lack of specific antiviral treatments, early diagnosis and supportive care are crucial. SYMPTOMS OF C
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