Congo
Congo Fever
Congo Fever (kɒŋɡoʊ fiːvər), also known as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus (Nairovirus) of the Bunyaviridae family. The etymology of the term "Congo Fever" is derived from the Congo region in Africa where the disease was first identified in 1956.
Symptoms
The onset of CCHF is sudden, with initial signs and symptoms including headache, high fever, back pain, joint pain, stomach pain, and vomiting. Red eyes, a flushed face, a red throat, and petechiae (red spots) on the palate are common.
Transmission
CCHF is transmitted to people either by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter. The majority of cases have occurred in people involved in the livestock industry, such as agricultural workers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinarians.
Treatment
There is no vaccine available for either people or animals. Antiviral drug ribavirin is used for treatment.
Prevention
Prevention involves avoiding tick bites in areas where CCHF occurs, and proper handling of potentially infected animal tissues in such areas. In healthcare settings, isolation of patients and strict infection control practices can prevent person-to-person transmission.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Congo
- Wikipedia's article - Congo
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