A virus that is taking the lives of children, why is it named Chandipura? Know how old this disease is

Chandipura virus in Gujarat: Chandipura virus, which reached Gujarat from Maharashtra, is continuously spreading its tentacles. Every day, some child or the other is becoming its victim. It is claimed that, till Tuesday, 12 cases have been found in Gujarat and Rajasthan. 6 of these have died and 6 are under treatment. Children affected by this virus initially get fever, then swelling in the brain and when the case becomes severe, they die. This virus is completely different from its name and risks. In such a situation, the question is why is this virus named Chandipura? How old is this disease? Dr. Ambedkar of Center for Biomedical Research, New Delhi is telling about this. Director Professor Dr. Suneet K Singh,

…that is why the virus was named Chandipura

According to the doctor, Chandipura virus was named Chandipura because its first outbreak happened in 1964-65 in Chandipura village in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was a virus isolated in that one place. This virus with combined symptoms of flu and Japanese encephalitis infects children. The special thing is that since then, no case of this virus has been found in any country of the world. But, from Maharashtra, it also spread to Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Currently, its cases are being found in other states including Rajasthan.

Infection is seen in rainy season

It is believed that this infection is usually seen only during the rainy season. This infectious disease is caused by fly and mosquito bites. This infection is found in children aged 9 months to 14 years. The infection of this virus is most commonly seen in rural areas.

Keep an eye on these symptoms

According to experts, if a child shows primary symptoms like high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and cramps, then consult a doctor immediately. The brain of a child affected by this disease swells. After this, the child’s condition deteriorates. It is believed that children are dying in this condition. However, the severity of the infection is being ascertained.

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