2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part C
Review of Chandipura virus-outbreaks in India
Author(s): Nampelly Karnakar, A Srinivasa Rao, B Ruthika, B Yasaswi, A Sadhvika, Asfia Kounain, B Rishitha and B Solomon Raj
Abstract: Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a virus from the Rhabdoviridae family that causes brain infections, mainly in children. It was first found in 1965 in India and has led to deadly outbreaks with symptoms like fever, seizures, and coma. The virus is shaped like a bullet and spreads mostly through sandflies. Diagnosis is done using tests like RT-PCR. There is no specific treatment yet, and care is mainly supportive. Controlling sandflies and early detection are key to preventing outbreaks. Research for vaccines and medicines is ongoing. In this present study mainly focused on latest outbreak happens in the Months of June-August 2024 across several districts in Gujarat, India.
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Nampelly Karnakar, A Srinivasa Rao, B Ruthika, B Yasaswi, A Sadhvika, Asfia Kounain, B Rishitha, B Solomon Raj. Review of Chandipura virus-outbreaks in India. J Adv Microbiol Res 2025;6(2):230-236.
