22-year-old dies in Madhya Pradesh, India, suspected of Chandipura virus; Chandipura virus cases reported in Rajasthan.

22-year-old in Madhya Pradesh, India suspected of Chandipura virus, dies during treatment. Sample sent to Pune's National Institute of Virology for examination, results pending. Chandipura virus causes fever, headaches, altered mental state, light sensitivity, and seizures. In Rajasthan, four Chandipura virus cases reported, with 74 people tested. A nine-year-old boy detected as new case, close contact to third confirmed patient in Shahpura. One confirmed death occurred on August 9, a two-year-old girl from Shahpura. Virus also infects animals, with 91 samples collected in Rajasthan, results pending.

August 17, 2024
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