Chandipura Virus - Threat to children.

The virus resides in the salivary glands of these insects and is transmitted through their bites. CHPV can infect the central nervous system, potentially leading to encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain's active tissues.Symptoms -resemble flu, including fever, body aches, and headache. It can cause altered mental state, seizures, encephalitis, respiratory distress, bleeding tendencies, and anaemia in advanced stages.
Treatment-Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine for CHPV, so care is supportive and symptomatic.