Jaipur : Chandipura virus has entered South Rajasthan via Gujarat. Due to which panic has spread in the border districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. This disease targets children. In the last one week, six children are said to have died due to this disease. One of them was a resident of Udaipur, Rajasthan. The medical department in both the states and the concerned districts is on alert regarding this virus that targets children. Let us know what is this Chandipura virus and what are its symptoms and prevention methods?
Know at a glance what is Chandipura virus
Chandipura is a viral infection that spreads through mosquitoes, mites and sand flies. Delay in its treatment can lead to a serious condition. The main symptoms of ‘Chandipura’ infection include fever, vomiting and sudden seizures. People who have such symptoms should be very cautious and get treatment as soon as possible under the supervision of a doctor. Doctors suspect that the 6 children who died in Gujarat’s Himmat Nagar Hospital were suffering from Chandipura virus.
What information did the Gujarat minister give
Gujarat Health Minister Rishikesh Patel said, “Chandipur virus has entered the state. This is not a new virus but it spreads through vectors. It affects children below 14 years of age in rural areas. If you see its symptoms, go to the hospital. It also affects people from outside the state who have settled here.” Two patients of Chandipur virus have also been found in the tribal area of Udaipur. These were in Gujarat, where one died. But the health department has become alert about the virus. Camps are being set up at various places. Children are being screened.
Udaipur doctor said- Awareness campaign continues CMHO Dr. Shankar Bamaniya said that the center of the virus is said to be Balicha village, which is in Kherwada block. This area is adjacent to Gujarat. The tribals here keep going to Gujarat in search of employment. Therefore, the government is now running an awareness campaign here. The sample report is now awaited, which will confirm that this is Chandipur virus.
Know what are the symptoms of Chandipur virus
Doctors said that Chandipura virus causes fever, accompanied by symptoms like flu and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Chandipura virus often involves sudden high fever, followed by seizures, diarrhea, swelling of the brain, vomiting. If primary symptoms like high-grade fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and convulsions appear in pediatric patients, refer to a doctor immediately.
How dangerous is Chandipur virus?
The health department of Gujarat says that Chandipur virus is not contagious, but in the last few days, 12 cases have been reported. In such a situation, it cannot be taken lightly. How dangerous this virus is can be gauged from the fact that children infected with the virus die within 48-72 hours of the appearance of symptoms. In such a situation, this virus is fatal for infants and adults.
