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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus

CCHF
When to seek urgent care: Emergency care for bleeding

Key facts

Family
Nairoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Critical
Incubation
1-13 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
158

Symptoms

FeverBleedingMuscle painHeadache

Transmission

Tick biteBody fluidsLivestock contact

Prevention

Tick protectionPPE for livestock handlers

Treatment

Antiviral (ribavirin); supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

Dugbe virusNairobi sheep disease virusHazara virusErve virus
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