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Chandipura Virus
Cytokine levels increased in Chandipura virus associated encephalopathy
October 23rd, 2005
Cytokine levels are increased in Chandipura virus associated encephalopathy in children. An association of Chandipura (CHP) virus with an explosive outbreak of encephalitis in children from India affecting 349 children with 55% mortality was recently reported. "To understand the role of cytokines in the pathogenesis of CHP infection, 14 pediatric encephalitis cases admitted to a tertiary care hospital and 5 age-matched apparently healthy control children were studied," investigators in India report. "At the time of sampling, post onset of disease was {{<=}}2 days (Group A, n=4) and >2 days (Group B, n=10). Concentrations of...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-10-23)
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