Favipiravir Shows Promise in Preclinical Trials Against Chandipura Virus

Scientists are testing a drug called Favipiravir to fight a virus called Chandipura, which causes fever and seizures.

In studies on mice, the drug helped them get better.

The virus is common in central India, and there was a big outbreak recently.

Researchers hope this drug could help people, but they need to do more tests to make sure it's safe and works well for humans.

They are also working on creating a vaccine to prevent the disease.