Deadly Chandipura Virus reaches Rajasthan after cases rise to 51 in Gujarat; Here's what you need to know

Chandipura virus (CHPV), part of the Rhabdoviridae family and Vesiculovirus genus, was first identified in India in 1965. Named after the village of Chandipura in Maharashtra, this virus, though less well-known, poses a significant public health threat, particularly in some Indian regions.