Beware of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fever is a zoonotic disease that disturbs blood clotting, so that patients develop haemorrhaging (uncontrolled bleeding). Here are some frequently asked questions about the disease:
• What is it?
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral zoonosis that occurs in Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia.
• How is it transmitted?
The virus is transmitted by bontlegged ticks ( spp), which have distinctive brown and white bands on their legs. The virus can remain in the ticks for a
