The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Centre deploys national joint response team to support States facing a Chandipura virus outbreak
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian Health Ministry has deployed a multidisciplinary team to Gujarat and Rajasthan to combat a Chandipura virus outbreak that has caused 22 child deaths. The team is investigating transmission vectors, including sandflies and potential animal reservoirs.
The Union Health Ministry has deployed a national team to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura virus outbreak, which has resulted in at least 22 child deaths this monsoon season. The virus, transmitted largely by sandflies, can cause inflammation of the brain and mostly affects children.
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