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Gujarat reports its third HMPV case, affecting an eight-year-old boy in Sabarkantha. Testing confirms infection. Authorities stress preventive steps as the virus primarily spreads through droplets, urging public awareness.

HMPV cases rise in Gujarat: 8-year-old boy affected

The third HMPV case in Gujarat involves an eight-year-old from Sabarkantha. Health authorities highlight rigorous testing and preventive measures. Communities are urged to stay vigilant as public health efforts focus on containment.

Gujarat reports its third HMPV case, affecting an eight-year-old boy in Sabarkantha. Testing confirms infection. Authorities stress preventive steps as the virus primarily spreads through droplets, urging public awareness.

An eight-year-old boy from Gujarat&rsquo;s Sabarkantha district has tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing the total number of cases in the state to three, as reported by authorities on Friday.
The child, who hails from a family of farm workers in Prantij taluka, was initially found positive for HMPV through testing by a private laboratory. Health officials then sent his blood samples for confirmation to a government laboratory. The test results confirmed the infection.
As of now, the boy is receiving treatment at a private hospital in Himmatnagar, where his condition is stable, according to Sabarkantha District Collector Ratankanvar Gadhavicharan. However, the doctors at the hospital stated that the child is on a ventilator.
This case marks the third reported in the state, following Gujarat's first HMPV case on January 6. The first patient, a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan, was diagnosed with HMPV and was later discharged after treatment at a local hospital.
On Thursday, a new case was confirmed in Ahmedabad city, involving an 80-year-old man suffering from asthma. He is currently being treated at a private hospital.
HMPV, first discovered in 2001, is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family, closely related to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The virus spreads through respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing, as well as from touching contaminated surfaces or coming into direct contact with infected individuals. Symptoms of HMPV include fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough.

The viral infection is beginning to spread rapidly. From parts of Congo, it has now moved to Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, and now to Sweden and Pakistan.

Mpox outbreak: new strain spreading quickly, doctors have little information

The viral infection is beginning to spread rapidly. From parts of Congo, it has now moved to Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, and now to Sweden and Pakistan.

Is the world ready to face another pandemic, or is it just another precautionary call?&nbsp;
Such concerns are being raised after the World Health Organisation declared mpox or monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 14th of August.
This is the second time in two years that the WHO sounded a global health emergency for mpox.
Just like last time, the viral infection is beginning to spread rapidly. From parts of Congo, it has now moved to Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, and now to Sweden and Pakistan.
Mpox has been a major health problem for some of the African countries since 1970s. But this is the first time that the infection has been reported outside the continent.&nbsp;
The current outbreak has been dubbed the worst as Congo has seen 27,000 cases and over 1,100 deaths since January 2023, largely among children.
The disease causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild but can kill. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, are all at higher risk of complications.
Two strains of mpox are now spreading in the country: the endemic form of the virus as well as a new offshoot.
This new form of the virus has triggered global concern because it is said to be spreading quickly and there is scarce information about it.&nbsp;
It is believed to be transmitting through sexual contact and other close contact, such as among children in displacement camps in parts of Congo.
This is precisely why the WHO has sounded a health emergency. Scientists are now hoping that the emergency declarations will speed up efforts to get more medical tools and funding to Congo to help tackle the outbreak.&nbsp;
The WHO&rsquo;s similar efforts in 2022 to raise $34 million to fight mpox got no take-up from donors. Also, there was a huge inequity in who had access to vaccine doses.&nbsp;
Two years later, that remains the case, and the WHO seeks to change that.&nbsp;

Chandipura virus, similar to rabies virus, causes severe encephalitis in children with high mortality. Symptoms include fever, body ache, headache, vomiting. Prevention include sandfly control, repellent, and protective clothing.


Six children die from suspected chandipura virus in Gujarat, know all about CHPV symptoms and prevention 

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The Gujarat government has reported that six children have died from suspected Chandipura virus infection and there have been a total of 12 suspected cases reported till date.
<h3>What is Chandipura virus?</h3>
Chandipura virus is an RNA virus belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family, the same family as the rabies virus. This virus primarily affects children and can cause severe encephalitis, leading to high mortality rates.
<h3>Symptoms of Chandipura virus</h3>
Symptoms typically appear suddenly and can include high fever, headaches, vomiting, seizures, altered mental status, and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The disease progression is rapid, often leading to death within a few days if untreated.
<h3>Treatment and Prevention:</h3>
There is no specific antiviral treatment for CHPV. Supportive care is the primary approach, focusing on managing symptoms and complications. Prevention strategies include controlling sandfly populations, using insect repellent, and protective clothing to avoid bites. Public health measures are crucial during outbreaks to limit the spread of the virus.
<h3>Which are the worst affected regions in India?</h3>
&nbsp;The Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection was first isolated in 1965 during investigations into a dengue and chikungunya outbreak in Maharashtra. However, one of the most severe outbreaks occurred during 2003-04, affecting states like Maharashtra, northern Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. During this period, these states collectively reported over 300 child fatalities due to the virus.
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The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) reported that cases of H3N2 have risen in the past 2-3 months; know about the symptoms.

H3N2 virus: High fever and cough are major symptoms; know all about it

H3N2 virus grasps Delhi: High fever and cough are major symptoms; know all about it

The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) reported that cases of H3N2 have risen in the past 2-3 months; know about the symptoms.

There has been a high surge in cases of the H3N2 virus. According to the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) the symptoms of this virus are similar to seasonal flu in which a person suffers high fever that lasts up to two-three days, headache, body pain, runny nose, cough and irritation in the throat.
Moreover, the risk of getting this virus is high in children, elderly people and pregnant women. According to experts, people should be careful while going out and keep sanitizing themselves. It is advisable to consult a doctor if the health condition worsens.
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 UP administers over 1 crore doses of lumpy virus vaccine to curb virus spread

 UP administers over 1 crore lumpy virus vaccines to curb spread

The initiative has controlled the spread of the virus to the extent that it is as good as eliminated from the state, they said, even as cattle in different parts of the country continue to become infected by it.

The initiative has controlled the spread of the virus to the extent that it is as good as eliminated from the state, they said, even as cattle in different parts of the country continue to become infected by it.

Uttar Pradesh has administered 1.58 crore doses of lumpy virus vaccine &ndash; claimed to be the highest in the country &ndash; to its cattle in less than two months, officials said on Wednesday.
The initiative has controlled the spread of the virus to the extent that it is as good as eliminated from the state, they said, even as cattle in different parts of the country continue to become infected by it.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had formed a unit, called &lsquo;Team-9,&rsquo; in the first week of August, taking serious note of the skin infection in cattle in other states, for an effective vaccination campaign.
Under the operation, several officers of the team visited Bareilly, Moradabad, Meerut, Saharanpur, Agra, and Aligarh divisions of the state.
The government was also supported in its campaign by an active cooperation of students of veterinary science colleges and private vaccination workers.
The process of vaccination was started with 25 affected districts of Paschimanchal (Western UP) of the state.
It was started with the creation of a 320 km-long and 10 km-wide vaccination belt between Pilibhit and Etawah, to contain the spread of the virus from Paschimanchal (Western UP) to Central and Eastern UP, officials said.
Later, a 155 km vaccination belt was also set up from Etawah to Auraiya, they said.
Initially, a target of 2 lakh vaccines per day was set, which was later increased to 3 to 4 lakh.
The government deployed altogether 2,000 teams and set up 89 dedicated cow medical centres in 26 districts to administer 1.58 crore vaccinations in the state in less than two months, a senior official said.
The government gave priority to vaccination of cattle in the inter-district and inter-state border areas, while also inoculating cattle across the cow shelters and cowsheds on a large scale.
Having tackled districts in the western and central Uttar Pradesh, the vaccination campaign proceeded to protect cattle in Bundelkhand, and then finally to eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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Scientists develop eco-friendly plastic film that can kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus

The film is coated with a thin layer of particles that absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and produce reactive oxygen species -- ROS.

Scientists in the UK have developed a plastic film that can kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which land on its surface with just room light.
The self-sterilising film developed by a team at Queen's University Belfast, UK, is less costly to produce, can be readily scaled and used for disposable aprons, tablecloths, and curtains in hospitals.
The film is coated with a thin layer of particles that absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and produce reactive oxygen species -- ROS.
These kill viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the researchers said. The technology used to create the film also ensures it is degradable -- unlike the current disposable plastic films -- making it environment-friendly, the researchers said.
The research, published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, could lead to a significant reduction in the transmission of viruses in healthcare environments but also in other settings that uses plastic films.
The researchers tested the film for anti-viral activity using four different viruses -- two strains of influenza A virus, a highly-stable picornavirus called EMCV and SARS-CoV-2.
They exposed the film to either UVA radiation or with light from a cool white light fluorescent lamp. The researchers found that the film is effective at killing all of the viruses - even in a room lit with just white fluorescent tubes. SARS-CoV-2 was particularly prone to photocatalytic inactivation even under very low UV irradiation conditions, they said.
"This film could replace many of the disposable plastic films used in the healthcare industry as it has the added value of being self-sterilising at no real extra cost," said Professor Andrew Mills from Queen's University Belfast.
"Through rigorous testing we have found that it is effective at killing viruses with just room light &ndash; this is the first time that anything like this has been developed and we hope that it will be a huge benefit to society,&rdquo; Mills said. The researchers noted that pathogenic viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza will continue to be global problem for years to come.
"In developing self-sterilising thin plastic films, we have created a low-cost technology that could have a significant impact on the transmission of such concerning viruses in a healthcare environment and other sectors where they are used," Professor Andrew Mills added.
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Amid the Covid pandemic, a case of the monkeypox virus infecting a person has grabbed headlines in the United Kingdom. Monkeypox is a rare infection spread by wild animals in parts of west or central Africa, as per UK's National Health Service (NHS).
The patient in UK suffering from monkeypox had a travel history to Nigeria, and is now receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Human-to-human transmission is rare in the disease, but it does occur. It's possible to catch the disease from an infected person if their clothing, bedding, or towels are touched. Touching a patient's skin blisters or scabs, or their coughs and sneezes can also spread the virus.
A person can catch monkeypox by getting bitten by an infected animal, or touching its blood, body fluids, spots, blisters, or scabs. It's also possible to get infected by eating the animal's meat in case it's not cooked properly.
The initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle ache, swollen glands, chills, and exhaustion. A rash can appear between the first and fifth day, beginning from the face. The rash turns into blisters which fall off as scabs.
The symptoms can clear up in 2 to 4 weeks, as per the NHS. Severe illness can occur in some individuals.

Monkeypox virus infection reported in UK: see how it spreads, symptoms

Monkeypox virus infection reported in UK amid Covid: see how it spreads, symptoms


Monkeypox: human-to-human transmission is rare but it can occur if patient's clothing, bedding, or towels are touched.

Amid the Covid pandemic, a case of the monkeypox virus infecting a person has grabbed headlines in the United Kingdom. Monkeypox is a rare infection spread by wild animals in parts of west or central Africa, as per UK's National Health Service (NHS).
The patient in UK suffering from monkeypox had a travel history to Nigeria, and is now receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London.
Human-to-human transmission is rare in the disease, but it does occur. It's possible to catch the disease from an infected person if their clothing, bedding, or towels are touched. Touching a patient's skin blisters or scabs, or their coughs and sneezes can also spread the virus.
A person can catch monkeypox by getting bitten by an infected animal, or touching its blood, body fluids, spots, blisters, or scabs. It's also possible to get infected by eating the animal's meat in case it's not cooked properly.
The initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle ache, swollen glands, chills, and exhaustion. A rash can appear between the first and fifth day, beginning from the face. The rash turns into blisters which fall off as scabs.
The symptoms can clear up in 2 to 4 weeks, as per the NHS. Severe illness can occur in some individuals.

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