India, June 23 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Indian scientists are developing vaccine and antivirals for Chandipura virus, which causes encephalitis, according to Dr Naveen Kumar, ICMR-NIV Pune Director.
"Both vaccine and antivirals for Chandipura virus are in the development phase and not available in the market at the moment," Kumar told ANI.
Fevipiravir is the drug that has been found effective in inhibiting the virus's growth in cell and animal models, he said, adding that the human trials for the drug are expected to begin soon.
The virus, first identified in 1965, affects children between 5 and 15 years old and can cause encephalitis, leading to death within 24-48 hours.
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