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                                                 CHANDIPURA VIRUS Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a relatively rare but serious viral infection that primarily affects children. It's named after the village in Maharashtra, India, where it was first identified in 1965. How it spreads CHPV is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies, though some mosquito species and ticks can also be carriers. Symptoms The onset of symptoms is often rapid and severe. Common symptoms include: High fever Headache Vomiting Diarrhoea Seizures Altered mental state In severe cases, the infection can lead to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which can be fatal. Risk Factors Children are particularly susceptible to CHPV infection. Additionally, living in areas with a high population of sandflies increases the risk of exposure. Prevention Currently, there is ...

                                                            HEAT STROKE In order to discuss about this life threatening condition, we need to understand the in built mechanism of maintaining of internal body temperature called homeostasis. It is medically defined as: A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal level. Quoted text- NCBI Mechanism of homeostasis Homeostasis is maintained by two mechanisms further:- Mechanism of Vasodilatation Mechanism of Sweating Mechanism of Vasodilatation:-   The expansion of blood vessels brought on by the smooth mus...