As suspected and confirmed cases of Chandipura virus increase in Gujarat and reach neighbouring states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, mid-day.com speaks to Mumbai doctors to understand its symptoms, effects and preventative measures
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The ongoing Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat, which has also reached neighbouring states, poses a critical health risk for children below the age of 15 years. As of July 24, 23 cases of Chandipura virus were confirmed out of the total 121 cases reported based on suspected symptoms of the virus, Dr. Nilam Patel, Additional Director (Public Health) of Gujarat Health Department told ANI. Six of these cases are from other states – three from Rajasthan, two from Madhya Pradesh and one from Maharashtra. Total 40 suspected deaths have occurred due to the virus, of which 10 are confirmed cases of Chandipura.
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