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14 yr old succumbs to Nipah virus, know all about it
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on July 21, 2024
A 14-year-old boy from Kerala's Malappuram district has tragically died from Nipah virus. The virus, with a high mortality rate, can spread through contact with infected animals or humans. Understanding the symptoms and prevention measures is crucial to avoid further outbreaks.
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Published on July 19, 2024 - 03:35
Gujarat's First Chandipura Virus Death Confirmed: 4-Year-Old Girl Succumbs as Outbreak Spreads
A 4-year-old girl in Gujarat has died from the Chandipura virus, marking the state's first confirmed fatality. With 29 reported cases and 14 suspected deaths, the virus is causing concern across multiple districts. The Chandipura virus, first identified in Maharashtra in 1965, causes fever, flu-like symptoms, and acute encephalitis. Transmitted primarily by sandflies, it particularly affects children. Symptoms progress rapidly from high fever to potential encephalitis, coma, or death if untreated.
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