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Chandipura Virus Outbreak Claims 25 Lives in Gujarat

Chandipura Virus Outbreak Claims 25 Lives in Gujarat

The Indian Express2h
THE BRIEF
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The Chandipura virus outbreak has resulted in 25 deaths in Gujarat, prompting the deployment of a national medical team to investigate the spread.

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Health authorities have issued an encephalitis alert across Gujarat and Rajasthan as cases continue to rise, particularly among children in rural regions.

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Experts are currently struggling to identify the exact transmission vectors, with the government urging citizens to report symptoms like high fever and neurological distress immediately.