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Death Toll from Mystery Illness in Rajasthan Climbs to 13

The number of children who have died from a mysterious illness in the northern state of Rajasthan has risen to 13, as health officials continue efforts to determine the cause.

According to media reports, a six-year-old girl from Bhugabhatt village of Gram Panchayat Bharkundi was the latest victim on Sunday (April 12) morning. There was another death from this mysterious illness on Saturday, Udaipur Times reported.

So far, seven children have reportedly died from the Lasadiya of Salumbar district six succumbed from Parsola village in the state's Pratapgarh district.

Notably, two children died in Dholi Magri and two in Mahudi Kheda, as per administrators Narayanlal Meena of Ambav and Shankarlal Meena of Lohagarh from the Dhariyawad subdivision of Pratapgarh district. However, the authorities are yet to find a link between the two.

All children reportedly experienced a sudden onset of fever that worsened rapidly, and claimed the lives of children within 24 hours. 

The Health officials noted that at least 85 children were hospitalized with similar symptoms. 

Speaking to the media, Salumber’s district collector, Muhammed Junaid, said that two teams from the health department have been monitoring the situation constantly for the last few days.

“They have collected blood, stool, and saliva samples from children with suspected symptoms. Their samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. We suspect it could be a kind of viral <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/encephalitis">encephalitis</a>, but we are yet to get the test report from NIV,” Junaid said

The Health Department has also started a door-to-door survey in the sub-division.

Junaid noted that the survey was conducted across 120,961 houses in the Udaipur division, during which over 940 children were found with similar symptoms.

The local MLA has written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma demanding an investigation into the matter. 

Earlier, mosquito-borne viral encephalitis (brain infection) or a Chandipura virus variant was suspected to be the reason behind the illness and deaths. However, lab confirmation is still pending. Samples have been collected and sent for testing.

"Anti-larval activity has also been carried out in 5,532 places after medical teams suspected viral encephalitis,” Junaid said. 

Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain. 

People with encephalitis often show mild flu-like symptoms such as 

<ul><li>fever, </li><li>fatigue, </li><li>headache, </li><li>body aches, </li><li>confusion, </li><li>seizures, </li><li>changes in behavior or personality. </li></ul>

<h2>What Is The Chandipura Virus Disease? </h2>

Chandipura virus is a type of arbovirus that is a member of the vesicular virus genus of the Rhabdoviridae family. It is transmitted primarily through phlebotomine sandflies and sometimes through ticks and mosquitoes.

First identified in India in 1965, the virus is named after the Chandipura village in Maharashtra where it was initially isolated. 

<ul><li>sudden onset of high-grade fever, </li><li>diarrhea, </li><li>vomiting, </li><li>seizures, </li><li>altered sensorium which can ultimately lead to death within 24 to 72 hours.</li></ul>The Chandipura virus also causes acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in children.

The risk of getting encephalitis can be reduced by protecting oneself from mosquito bites and staying up-to-date with vaccinations. 

One must ensure getting vaccinated against mumps, chickenpox, measles, and rubella.

Vector control measures such as the use of insecticides, bed nets, wearing full-sleeved clothes, and improving sanitation can also help prevent the disease.

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The number of children who have died from a mysterious illness in the northern state of Rajasthan has risen to 13, as health officials continue efforts to determine the cause. According to media reports, a six-year-old girl from Bhugabhatt village of Gram Panchayat Bharkundi was the latest victim on Sunday (April 12) morning. There was another death from this mysterious illness on Saturday, Udaipur Times reported. So far, seven children have reportedly died from the Lasadiya of Salumbar district six succumbed from Parsola village in the state's Pratapgarh district.  Notably, two children died in Dholi Magri and two in Mahudi Kheda, as per administrators Narayanlal Meena of Ambav and Shankarlal Meena of Lohagarh from the Dhariyawad subdivision of Pratapgarh district. However, the authorities are yet to find a link between the two. All children reportedly experienced a sudden onset of fever that worsened rapidly, and claimed the lives of children within 24 hours. The Health officials noted that at least 85 children were hospitalized with similar symptoms.  Speaking to the media, Salumber’s district collector, Muhammed Junaid, said that two teams from the health department have been monitoring the situation constantly for the last few days.“They have collected blood, stool, and saliva samples from children with suspected symptoms. Their samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. We suspect it could be a kind of viral encephalitis, but we are yet to get the test report from NIV,” Junaid saidThe Health Department has also started a door-to-door survey in the sub-division.Junaid noted that the survey was conducted across 120,961 houses in the Udaipur division, during which over 940 children were found with similar symptoms.The local MLA has written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma demanding an investigation into the matter. Earlier, mosquito-borne viral encephalitis (brain infection) or a Chandipura virus variant was suspected to be the reason behind the illness and deaths. However, lab confirmation is still pending. Samples have been collected and sent for testing."Anti-larval activity has also been carried out in 5,532 places after medical teams suspected viral encephalitis,” Junaid said. What Is Encephalitis? Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain. People with encephalitis often show mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, confusion, seizures, changes in behavior or personality. What Is The Chandipura Virus Disease? Chandipura virus is a type of arbovirus that is a member of the vesicular virus genus of the Rhabdoviridae family. It is transmitted primarily through phlebotomine sandflies and sometimes through ticks and mosquitoes.  First identified in India in 1965, the virus is named after the Chandipura village in Maharashtra where it was initially isolated. Its symptoms include:sudden onset of high-grade fever, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, altered sensorium which can ultimately lead to death within 24 to 72 hours.The Chandipura virus also causes acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in children.How To Prevent? The risk of getting encephalitis can be reduced by protecting oneself from mosquito bites and staying up-to-date with vaccinations. One must ensure getting vaccinated against mumps, chickenpox, measles, and rubella. Vector control measures such as the use of insecticides, bed nets, wearing full-sleeved clothes, and improving sanitation can also help prevent the disease.

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