According to officials, almost all cases are concentrated in North Gujarat and the eastern tribal belt. Transmitted primarily through the bite of infected sand flies, the virus causes acute encephalitis syndrome (AES). Its primary symptoms include high-grade fever and epileptic convulsions due to neurological impact. Gujarat was among the worst-hit states during the 2024 outbreak.
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Chandipura virus: 3 children dead, 6 test positive in Gujarat
July 13, 2026According to officials, almost all cases are concentrated in North Gujarat and the eastern tribal belt. Transmitted primarily through the bite of infected sand flies, the virus causes acute encephalitis syndrome (AES). Its primary symptoms include high-grade fever and epileptic convulsions due to neurological impact. Gujarat was among the worst-hit states during the 2024 outbreak.