Chandipura virus has spread rapidly in many states of India. Today, its mortality rate has increased to 33 percent, which is a matter of great concern. WHO has admitted that this dangerous disease has been increasing rapidly in India in the last 20 years. According to media reports, so far, 245 cases of Chandipura virus have been reported in India. This is the highest level in the last 20 years.
According to the World Health Organization, there have been 82 deaths between early June and August 15. The World Health Organization recommends vector control and prevention of sandfly, mosquito and tick bites to prevent the spread of Chandipura virus. As of August 15, the Ministry of Health has reported 245 cases of AES (acute encephalitis syndrome). This includes 82 deaths (case fatality rate or CFR 33 percent).
In which states has Chandipura virus spread?
Of these, 64 cases are Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection. “CHPV is endemic in India and outbreaks have occurred regularly in the past,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a press release on the outbreak dated August 23. However, the current outbreak is the largest in the last 20 years. CHPV is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family and is known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks of AES in western, central and southern India, especially during the monsoon season.
Looking at the previous cases, sporadic cases are reported from many districts. CHPV cases are increasing every four to five years in Gujarat. It is spread by vectors like sandfly, mosquito and tick. The case fatality rate due to CHPV infection is high (56-75%) and there is no specific treatment or vaccine available.
WHO ने किया अलर्ट
WHO has said that the virus in Chandipura is already decreasing. But one has to be vigilant about it. This is because after rain, the risk of the disease increases due to mosquitoes and flies. Because that is why it spreads quickly. Samples of infected people are taken. If the disease is identified in time, the number of deaths can be reduced.
Symptoms of Chandipura virus
This disease mainly affects children under 15 years of age and can be accompanied by fever that can lead to seizures, coma, and in some cases, death. In children, these symptoms can appear within 48 to 72 hours of their onset. mortality within a year, which usually occurs with AES.
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