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Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Chandipura virus cases in India, particularly Gujarat
The role of infectious agents (like Chandipura virus) in most AES cases is limited, requiring further investigation.
AES is Inflammation of the brain, often due to infection.
The infection may be bacterial or viral.
In some cases, encephalitis may be the result of an immune system disorder.
CHPV is a virus that belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family, which includes rabies.
It is transmitted by sandflies and mosquitoes, including Aedes aegypti, which is also a vector for dengue.
The virus resides in the salivary glands of these insects and can be transmitted to humans or domestic animals through bites.
The infection can lead to encephalitis and inflammation of the brain’s active tissues.
The virus is spread by the female phlebotomine sandfly, which is abundant during the early monsoon season.
Sergentomyia sandflies play a role in the virus’s spread, with Aedes aegypti being highly susceptible and effective in laboratory conditions.
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