Genome Mapping Of Chandipura Vesiculovirus Completed

The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) has published the only fully mapped genome of the Chandipura Vesiculovirus (CHPV).

Key Points

What is Chandipura?: Chandipura is a viral infection linked to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), causing severe symptoms such as fever, headache, convulsions, and brain swelling, primarily affecting children under 15.
Transmission and Outbreaks: Spread by sandflies and mosquitoes, the virus recently caused an outbreak in Gujarat, with children exhibiting rapid disease progression and high mortality rates.
Importance of Genome Mapping: Genome mapping aids in understanding virus mutations and origins, critical for developing diagnostic tests, vaccines, and treatments.