critical risk
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)
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