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ICMR Issues urgent alert: Deadly Adenovirus variant sparks concern in West Bengal

  • ICMR alerts West Bengal health department about the spread of a deadly adenovirus variant, primarily affecting children
  • NICED's sample testing reveals 1,257 positive cases out of 3,115 individuals, with 40 fatalities due to adeno virus
  • Controversy surrounds previous adeno virus cases, with accusations of underreporting; state health department forms task force for monitoring and treatment

25 Dec 2023

ICMR Issues urgent alert: Deadly Adenovirus variant sparks concern in West Bengal

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an alert to the West Bengal health department concerning the spread of a lethal variant of adenovirus, particularly affecting children in Kolkata and its neighboring districts. The advisory comes in response to recent findings from the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Disease (NICED), an ICMR-affiliated institution, which conducted sample testing for adenovirus.

Out of 3,115 individuals tested, 1,257 were found positive for adeno virus, with 40 cases resulting in fatal infections, predominantly among children. The state health department, acknowledging the alert, assures the implementation of necessary precautions to address any potential emergency.

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