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Chandipura virus entered in Rajasthan; One Died

Chandipura virus has entered Rajasthan as symptoms of the virus were found in two children from Udaipur. Health Department Launches Door-to-Door Survey.

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Chandipura virus has entered Rajasthan as symptoms of the virus were found in two children from Udaipur. Anticipating an outbreak of the virus, monitoring of children suffering from vomiting and diarrhea has been started in the state, and the health department is conducting door-to-door surveys.

The officials of the health department of Udaipur received the information on Sunday that symptoms of Chandipura virus have been found in two children of Kherwara and Nayagaon of Udaipur district. Both were undergoing treatment in Gujarat at Civil Hospital in Himmatnagar. One of them died on June 27, while the other is undergoing treatment and is out of danger.

Deputy Chief Medical and Health Officer of Udaipur Ankit Jain said that Blood and serum samples of the children were sent to Pune, but the report is awaited. Both were taken to the hospital after vomiting, diarrhea and fever. 

The health department has started a survey in both the areas Kherwara and Nayagaon on Monday and medical teams have been deployed on special duty in Kotra, Kherwara and Nayagaon areas adjacent to Gujarat. 

Precautions are being taken after the death of the child during treatment. Besides this, Anti-larva activity is going on to ensure that this virus does not spread to nearby children. All ANMs have been asked to pay special attention to children suffering from fever and vomiting and diarrhea.

Chandipura is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, mites, and sand flies. It is a rare disease with high pathogenicity and mortality. Its symptoms mainly include fever, vomiting, loose motion, headache and seizures. This virus mostly affects children between 2 to 12 years. A doctor should be consulted if these symptoms are observed. 

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