Chandipura Virus: The dangerous virus that kills children is active again, how did it get the name Chandipura?

New Delhi: Chandipura is a virus that attacks children and kills them. The risk of infection from Chandipura virus is increasing in different areas of Gujarat. 6 people died of Chandipura virus in Himmatnagar Hospital of Gujarat. Chandipura is not a new virus, its first case was reported from Maharashtra in the year 1965. After that this infection was also found in Gujarat. This virus becomes active during the rainy season. This infectious disease is caused by the bite of flies and mosquitoes. This infection is found in children aged 9 months to 14 years. This virus infection is more common in rural areas. There is a lot of discussion on social media about the name of this virus. Actually the name of this virus is like the name of a village, town or city. How did this virus get the name Chandipura? Everyone wants to know. Let us know the secret behind its name.

Why was it named Chandipura?

In the year 1965, between April and June, an outbreak of a new virus was seen in Chandipur of Nagpur city. This virus caused fever in people. Many children aged 14 to 15 years died due to this virus. Since the virus first started in Chandipura village of Nagpur, it came to be known as Chandipura virus.

What are the symptoms?

Primary symptoms in children include high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and cramps. Chandipura virus often causes sudden high fever followed by seizures, diarrhea, swelling in the brain, vomiting, which can lead to death. It has been reported that children infected with this virus die within 48-72 hours of the appearance of symptoms. In such a situation, this virus is fatal for infants and adults. The Gujarat government has appealed to people to be cautious.