Rajasthan intensifies surveillance after two girls test positive for Chandipura virus

Rajasthan intensifies surveillance after two girls test positive for Chandipura virus

Rajasthan’s health department intensified surveillance and vector-control measures in Dungarpur, Sirohi, and adjoining areas after reports confirmed that two girls from the state—aged 12 and 14—tested positive for the Chandipura virus (CHPV). The deceased girls died while undergoing treatment in Gujarat. The Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen primarily affecting children under 15, causing fever, flu-like symptoms, and acute encephalitis. Health authorities have stepped up monitoring to prevent further spread.