Chandipura virus infection has emerged as a lethal threat, especially for children

The virus allegedly spreads through insect bites especially mosquitoes, ticks and sandflies. | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

According to reports, four children have already succumbed to the virus in Gujarat | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

The virus, also called Chandipura vesiculovirus, was first identified almost 60 years ago | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

The virus got its name from being first traced in patients from Chandipura village of Maharashtra | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

It is however, no longer limited to Chandipura or Maharashtra but has spread to other states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

The symptoms are mostly flu-like. Patients are likely to get high fever and other similar symptoms | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

In severe cases, the virus can lead to coma or even death. | (Pic: EdexLive Desk)

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