Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a type of arbovirus that belongs to the Vesiculovirus genus in the Rhabdoviridae family.
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It was discovered in Chandipura village of Maharashtra in 1965
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Symptoms The virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu and acute encephalitis.
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Some of the most common symptoms seen among patients infected are: Headache Fever Frequent vomiting Coma Convulsions
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Prevention The preventive measures are mainly aimed at controlling the sandfly population as well as minimising exposure.
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Avoid sandfly bites: Wear full-sleeved clothes to minimise mosquito bites. Use bed nets while sleeping.
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Treatment As of now, there is no specific vaccine or antiviral treatment for the Chandipura virus.
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Hospitalisation: Patients with severe symptoms need to be hospitalised.
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Hydration: It is important to ensure proper hydration, especially in cases where vomiting is severe.
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Intensive Care: In severe neurological symptoms, intensive care is often considered necessary to manage the respiratory and neurological complications of the patient.
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Antipyretics: To reduce fever, proper medication is required. Anticonvulsants: This is done to control seizures.