Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government action

Gujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units requiring ventilator support. The virus progresses rapidly, particularly affecting children's brains and nervous systems. There is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine available for this illness. Preventive measures focus on reducing sandfly bites and maintaining sanitation.

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