159 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 5, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 10-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include chandipura virus (chpv), acute encephalitis syndrome (aes), phlebotomine sandflies, sergentomyia species, rhabdoviridae family, india, maharashtra, andhra pradesh. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 77 factual, 45 list, 19 relationship, 13 definition, 5 summary. 82 of the 159 pairs (51.6%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 77 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 159 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a publication by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The questions cover topics such as Chandipura virus (CHPV), Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), sandfly vectors, and related medical and ecological aspects. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes various question types, such as factual, list, relationship, definition, and summary, with explanatory questions making up 51.6% of the total. The sample rows provide insights into disease definitions, vector control strategies, and clinical recommendations.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What does Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) refer to? | a group of clinically similar neurologic manifestation caused by several different viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemical/ toxins, etc | Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a group of clinically similar neurologic manifestation caused by several different viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemical/ toxins, etc. Cases of AES have been on the rise in the recent years. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a group of clinically similar neurologic manifestation caused by several different viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, spirochetes, chemical/ toxins, etc. | 1 | page=1,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the classification and origin of the Chandipura virus? | a member of the Rhabdoviridae family classified under genus vesiculovirus , originally an arthropod born virus (Arbovirus) and indigenous to India only | Agent Chandipura virus is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family classified under genus vesiculovirus , originally an arthropod born virus (Arbovirus) and indigenous to India only. The term Rhabdo, meaning ‘rod shaped’ in Greek has been assigned due to the bullet shaped morphology of the viruses belonging to the family. | 26 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | Agent Chandipura virus is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family classified under genus vesiculovirus , originally an arthropod born virus (Arbovirus) and indigenous to India only. | 2 | page=2,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What condition could lead to the use of corticosteroids? | cytokine storm (macrophage activation syndrome) | Dobutamine to be used in dose of 2.5- 20mcg/kg/min as continuous infusion (or Milrinone 0.25-0.75 mcg/kg/minute) while monitoring heart rate, blood pressure and capillary refilling time when the patient is normotensive; when hypotension is there, then use low dose Nor-epinephrine (0.02-0.2 mcg/kg/minute) or Epinephrine (0.1-0.2 mcg/kg/minute) infusion. ● Corticosteroids can be used if cytokine storm (macrophage activation syndrome) is suspected based on clinical condition and investigations. ❖ Inj. Methyl Prednisolone 1-2 mg/kg/dose in | 388 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | ● Corticosteroids can be used if cytokine storm (macrophage activation syndrome) is suspected based on clinical condition and investigations. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What defines a probable CHPV case in the context of an outbreak? | a suspected case with these features of AES is found in close geographic and temporal relationship to a laboratory confirmed case of CHPV | IgM antibodies against CHP virus in blood/CSF by a validated serological test (ELISA) (In view of background positivity/ endemicity of Arboviral infections, single positive sample in serology must be cautiously interpreted) 3. Seroconversion in acute and convalescent blood/CSF samples by validated serological test 4. Virus isolation CHPV can be either laboratory confirmed or probable when a suspected case with these features of AES is found in close geographic and temporal relationship to a laboratory confirmed case of CHPV in the context of an outbreak. | 392 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | Virus isolation CHPV can be either laboratory confirmed or probable when a suspected case with these features of AES is found in close geographic and temporal relationship to a laboratory confirmed case of CHPV in the context of an outbreak. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What defines a probable case of CHPV-Acute Encephalitis Syndrome? | A suspect case geographically/temporally linked to lab confirmed case | Seasonal prevalence: Sandflies proliferate in high humidity, warm temperatures, and abundant vegetation, causing seasonal prevalence to vary from region to region. they are found year-round except in winter. Their density peaks during the onset of warm weather and monsoon/post-monsoon. Suspected Case Definition of CHPV-Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) ➢ Any case with age </= 15 years having Abrupt onset of fever that may be associated with Vomiting and/or Diarrhea With • Change in mental status (irritability, somnolence or abnormal behavior greater than that seen with usual febrile illness) & /OR • New onset of seizures (that is not febrile seizures) Probable case: A suspect case geographically/temporally linked to lab confirmed case. Confirmed case: A suspect case with one or more of following laboratory results: 1. Presence of viral RNA by RT-PCR 2. | 675 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | Suspected Case Definition of CHPV-Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) ➢ Any case with age </= 15 years having Abrupt onset of fever that may be associated with Vomiting and/or Diarrhea With • Change in mental status (irritability, somnolence or abnormal behavior greater than that seen with usual febrile illness) & /OR • New onset of seizures (that is not febrile seizures) Probable case: A suspect case geographically/temporally linked to lab confirmed case. | ||||
| What does the shape of Rhabdoviridae viruses indicate about their name origin? | Rhabdo, meaning ‘rod shaped’ in Greek | Agent Chandipura virus is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family classified under genus vesiculovirus , originally an arthropod born virus (Arbovirus) and indigenous to India only. The term Rhabdo, meaning ‘rod shaped’ in Greek has been assigned due to the bullet shaped morphology of the viruses belonging to the family. Family Rhabdoviridae comprises of negative sense, single stranded viruses 150-165 nm long, 50-60 nm wide, showing distinct surface projections 9-11 nm in size & a stain-filled canal at the base of the virus particles. Amongst the 10 genera, genus Lyssavirus and genus vesiculovirus are of public health importance. Rabies virus, the prototype virus of genus | 188 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | The term Rhabdo, meaning ‘rod shaped’ in Greek has been assigned due to the bullet shaped morphology of the viruses belonging to the family. | 2 | page=2,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What kind of emergency is Acute Encephalitis Syndrome classified as? | a medical and neurological emergency | prevention and control measures and emphasising hygiene practices to reduce transmission risk. Currently, there is no vaccine available for CHPV KEY MESSAGES • Chandipura virus (CHPV), an emerging tropical pathogen, belongs to genus vesiculovirus of Rhabdoviridae family. • It has caused explosive outbreaks in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and has emerged as an important encephalitis-causing pathogen in India. • The virus has been isolated from Phlebotomine and Sergentomyia species of sand-flies which is incriminated as principal vector of CHPV. • It affects mostly paediatric population under 15 years and is characterized neurologic dysfunctions with high fatality rates. • There is no evidence of human to human transmission. • The AES is a medical and neurological emergency, requiring immediate treatment. | 757 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | • The AES is a medical and neurological emergency, requiring immediate treatment. | 10 | page=10,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which genus and family does Chandipura virus belong to? | genus vesiculovirus of Rhabdoviridae family | prevention and control measures and emphasising hygiene practices to reduce transmission risk. Currently, there is no vaccine available for CHPV KEY MESSAGES • Chandipura virus (CHPV), an emerging tropical pathogen, belongs to genus vesiculovirus of Rhabdoviridae family. • It has caused explosive outbreaks in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and has emerged as an important encephalitis-causing pathogen in India. • The virus has been isolated from Phlebotomine and Sergentomyia species of sand-flies which is incriminated as principal vector of CHPV. • It affects mostly paediatric population under 15 years and is characterized neurologic dysfunctions with high fatality rates. • There is no evidence of human to human transmission. • The AES is a medical and neurological emergency, requiring immediate treatment. | 227 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | Currently, there is no vaccine available for CHPV KEY MESSAGES • Chandipura virus (CHPV), an emerging tropical pathogen, belongs to genus vesiculovirus of Rhabdoviridae family. | 10 | page=10,block=2 | ||
| Why is CHPV presently, considered to be the most significant pathogen of public health importance among the vesiculo-viruses? | its high case fatality rate | causing mild flu-like symptoms. CHPV is presently, considered to be the most significant pathogen of public health importance among the vesiculo-viruses due to its high case fatality rate. Comparative sequence analysis concludes that CHPV is evolutionarily equidistant from new world vesiculo-viruses VSV Indiana (VSVind) and VSV New Jersey (VSVnj), and closely related to its Asian kin Isfahan. | 160 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | CHPV is presently, considered to be the most significant pathogen of public health importance among the vesiculo-viruses due to its high case fatality rate. | 3 | page=3,block=1 | 0.800 | valid |
| Why was Chandipura virus initially classified as an orphan or concomitant virus? | low pathogenicity to cause infections in man and domestic animals | First isolated in 1965, from blood of two adults with febrile illness while investigating persons with fever for dengue and chikungunya viruses in Chandipura of northern Maharashtra, this virus was named after the place of isolation as Chandipura virus (CHPV). CHPV was initially considered as an orphan or concomitant virus due to low pathogenicity to cause infections in man and domestic animals. In 1980, after a gap of two decades, potential of CHPV to cause mortality in humans was detected in Raipur district, when virus was held responsible for the death of an 11 years old child due to CHPV induced encephalopathy. | 332 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/5.pdf | CHPV was initially considered as an orphan or concomitant virus due to low pathogenicity to cause infections in man and domestic animals. | 1 | page=1,block=4 | 0.800 | valid |
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