Unknown Virus Claims 64 Lives in Indore, Shows Swine Flu Symtpoms

Sixty-four lives have been claimed by an unknown virus in Indore and adjoining areas in the last four months, according to media reports. The virus is observed to cause symptoms similar swine flu, yet doctors are unable to find a definite cause for it.

Of the samples, 39 were found swine flu positive and 350 were found dengue positive, according to the same report.

There is a common nature of virus found in sample of these 64 patients, however, the type of virus is yet to be identified. In most of the cases, it was found that the patient was suffering from cold and cough. The symptoms were similar to swine flu for which it was sent. However, the virus attacks immune system and leads to death.

A doctor told The Times of India