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Preclinical studies by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) reveal that the anti-viral drug Favipiravir may offer significant protection against the Chandipura virus.
Favipiravir shows potential in protecting against Chandipura virus, with preclinical studies showing reduced viral load and improved survival rates.
India's largest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 years sees high fatality rates. WHO urges swift action and enhanced vector control measures. Written by: Rida Hijab Updated at: Aug 29, 2024 15:33 IST ...
The first death due to Chandipura virus in Rajasthan was reported in Udaipur where Himanshu (3), resident of Balicha village of Kherwada town, died on June 27 at Himmatnagar Civil Hospital in Gujarat.
It was detected in sandflies in west Africa in 1991 and 1992, and in hedgehogs in Senegal (1990-96). Antibodies to the Chandipura virus have also been found in wild monkeys in Sri Lanka in 1993.
Chandipura Virus Cases: Since early June 2024, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases have been reported from Gujarat in children under 15 years of age, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Chandipura virus in Gujarat | 47 cases registered, almost all are children Of the 56 dead over the last month of viral encephalitis, a quarter were confirmed to have died from the Chandipura virus ...
It was detected in sandflies in west Africa in 1991 and 1992, and in hedgehogs in Senegal (1990-96). Antibodies to the Chandipura virus have also been found in wild monkeys in Sri Lanka in 1993.
Chandipura Virus (CHPV) is a member of Rhabdoviridae family known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks in western, central, and southern parts of the Country, especially during the monsoon season.
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