Criminology hemorrhagic fever explainer: Deadly eye-bleeding virus which can kill up to a third of patients reaches Europe

What is Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever?

A middle-aged man was admitted to a hospital in the Castile and Leon region of Spain after being diagnosed with Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). The man experienced some grim symptoms of the rare but often deadly fever, which reportedly included bleeding from the eyes and vomiting. He was later airlifted elsewhere, as per reports. The patient got a tick bite and reportedly remains in a stable condition, still experts are continuing to keep a close eye on him. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks, with a case fatality rate of 10–40%. Here are some important things to know about this disease. Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is caused by infection with Nairovirus (a tick-borne virus) that lives within hard-bodied ticks. These ticks are usually found living on different wild and farmyard animals – such as cattle, goats, sheep, and hares. People who work with animals – such as agricultural workers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinarians – or spend more time outdoors could be at a higher risk of catching this virus, compared to others.

Source: Shreya Karuna De / News Mania Desk 

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