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Chandipura virus: Why kids are most vulnerable?

IndiaTimes Monday, 22 July 2024 ()
Gujarat experiences a surge in acute encephalitis from the Chandipura virus, discovered in 1965, with 75 deaths and 84 cases since June 2024. This virus primarily affects children, transmitted by Phlebotomus sandflies. With severe symptoms and a high fatality rate, prevention during peak transmission periods and limiting outdoor activities are essential. NIV Pune confirmed 9 cases.
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News video: Gujarat's First Chandipura Virus Death Confirmed: 4-Year-Old Girl Succumbs as Outbreak Spreads

Gujarat's First Chandipura Virus Death Confirmed: 4-Year-Old Girl Succumbs as Outbreak Spreads 03:35

 A 4-year-old girl in Gujarat has died from the Chandipura virus, marking the state's first confirmed fatality. With 29 reported cases and 14 suspected deaths, the virus is causing concern across multiple districts. The Chandipura virus, first identified in Maharashtra in 1965, causes fever, flu-like...

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