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51-year-old man dies of Congo fever in Gujarat, first case in 5 years
A 51-year-old man died of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus, commonly known as Congo fever, which causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks.
UPDATED: Jan 28, 2025 18:15 IST
Written By: Ashutosh Acharya
In Short
51-year-old cattle breeder died while treatment in Jamnagar
Health officials advise hygiene to prevent spread of virus
Congo virus has 40% mortality, no vaccine, spreads via ticks
A 51-year-old man died of the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly called the Congo fever, in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, marking the first reported fatality from the infection in the past five years, doctors said on Tuesday.
The man, identified as Mohanbhai, was a cattle breeder. He was admitted to a hospital on January 21 and died during treatment on January 27...
51-year-old man dies of Congo fever in Gujarat, first case in 5 years
A 51-year-old man died of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus, commonly known as Congo fever, which causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks.
UPDATED: Jan 28, 2025 18:15 IST
Written By: Ashutosh Acharya
In Short
51-year-old cattle breeder died while treatment in Jamnagar
Health officials advise hygiene to prevent spread of virus
Congo virus has 40% mortality, no vaccine, spreads via ticks
A 51-year-old man died of the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly called the Congo fever, in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, marking the first reported fatality from the infection in the past five years, doctors said on Tuesday.
The man, identified as Mohanbhai, was a cattle breeder. He was admitted to a hospital on January 21 and died during treatment on January 27...