Chandipura virus

Acute Encephalitis Strikes 148 Children In India, 51 Confirmed Chandipura Virus Cases

A National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) has also been deployed to assist the Gujarat government in undertaking public health measures and for conducting a detailed epidemiological investigation into the outbreak.

Aug 01, 2024, 17:03 PM IST

DNA: How 3 viruses caused havoc in India?

There have been 3 virus attacks in 3 states of our country...which has once again reminded us of the old days of Corona. Nipah virus has become the cause of death of a 14 year old child in Kerala.

Jul 23, 2024, 02:50 AM IST

Chandipura Virus Behind 6 Children's Death In Gujarat? Symptoms, Causes And How To Protect Kids

Chandipura Virus Outbreak: The pathogen is a member of the Vesiculovirus genus of the family Rhabdoviridae. Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

Jul 16, 2024, 12:03 PM IST