The Chandipura virus takes life of a 4 year girl in Gujrat. The death troll rises to 14 in two weeks. The suffering child died in Sabarkantha hospital. The samples were sent to Pune’s National institute of Virology. The virus outbreak was first reported in North Gujrat and seems to be spreading in rapid way. There are over 18000 people who underwent screening test followed by the symptoms.
27 suspected cases are reported till now and are under investigation. One more case came into spotlight in Bariya Faliyu, Godra where a 4 year old girl was admitted to hospital with the chief complain of vomiting, fever and seizure. All these symptoms could be sign of Chandipura virus.
The Chandipura virus is spread through mosquitos, sandflies, ticks belonging to the genus Phlebotomus and cause flu like symptoms like fever, encephalitis (Inflammation in brain). The virus multiplies rapidly causing death. According to a medical journal released in 2017, Chandipura virus is responsible for premature deaths due to acute encephalitis (Inflammation in brain).
Symptoms of “Chandipura virus”
The infection is spread when these sandflies bites human, the virus quickly travels in bloodstream and attacks the (CNS) central nervous system. Immediate medical attention is required
- High fever.
- Vomiting.
- Confusion, Difficulty in thinking, disorientation.
- seizures.
- In worst case – Coma.
Treatment of Chandipura Vesiculovirus
There is no treatment for Chandipura virus infection, Immediate medical attention is required
- Hospitalization.
- Anticonvulsants – Medication to control seizures.
- Antipyretics – Medication for Fever control.
Prevention
Prevention is better than cure. Once the person is infected, there are less chance of survival.
- Use insect repellent cream/roll on
- Clothing – wear full sleeve clothes
- Use nets or burn coils to prevent mosquitoes and sandflies from entering
- Environment safety – don’t let the water stagnant. Always keep your area clean and tidy.
- Awareness is the key
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