New Delhi: The first case of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), commonly known as 'Chamki Bukhar,' has been reported in Bihar's Supaul district on Tuesday.
A child from Hriday Nagar of Basantpur block was admitted to Birpur Hospital after he developed a higher fever, but due to a lack of medicine for Chamki fever, he has been referred to a better facility for further treatment.
It is said that the health of four-year-old Hrithik Raj suddenly deteriorated. He started showing symptoms of AES. After this, his father Manoj Mandal got the child admitted to the sub-divisional LN Hospital in Birpur.
Dr. Siddharth Kumar of the hospital did the initial treatment, but due to the non-availability of medicine for Chamki fever, the child was referred to a better facility.
What Is Encephalitis (Chamki Fever)?
Encephalitis is a type of brain inflammation produced by a virus that affects the central nervous system and impairs neurological processes. Primary and secondary encephalitis are the two forms of encephalitis.
Primary encephalitis occurs when a virus or other substance enters the brain directly, whereas secondary encephalitis develops when the immune system responds poorly to an infection elsewhere in the body.
It is a severe public health issue in the country, affecting the states of Bihar and Jharkhand at the moment.
Symptoms Of Chamki Fever
AES can generate no symptoms in mild instances. Mild flu-like symptoms include headaches, fever, muscle or joint pains, exhaustion, and weakness.
AES or chamki fever in its most severe form can be fatal, necessitating prompt medical intervention. Confusion, agitation, or hallucinations are among the more serious symptoms, as are seizures, loss of feeling or paralysis, muscular weakness, speech and hearing impairments, and loss of consciousness.
It is more frequent in children and young adults, and it can cause significant morbidity and death. Symptoms include a protruding cranium, nausea and vomiting, rigidity in the body, poor eating, and irritability.
Treatment Of Chamki Fever
Mild encephalitis is generally treated with bed rest and a fluid diet. Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve are examples of anti-inflammatory medications.
Antiviral drugs including Zovirax, Cytovene, and Foscavir are used to treat viral encephalitis.
You should, however, seek medical advice before taking any drug.
Severe symptoms may require supportive care in a hospital setting, such as respiratory help, intravenous fluids for hydration, anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce swelling and skull pressure, and anti-convulsant medications to halt or prevent seizures.