Chandipura virus outbreak in India largest in 20 years: WHO

The WHO has recently said the current outbreak of the Chandipura virus in India is the largest in 20 years.

According to the global health body, between early June and August 15, the Ministry of Health reported 245 cases of AES (Acute Encephalitis Syndrome), including 82 deaths (case fatality rate or CFR 33 percent).

A total of 43 districts in India are currently reporting AES cases. Of these, 64 are confirmed cases of the Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection.