Other Human Disease -- Saudi Arabia
Government hospitals in Jeddah have been alerted following a fresh outbreak of Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever (AHF), which is named after a township located close to Makkah, where the 1st cases of Alkhurma fever were reported about 20 years ago.
During the past years, more than 40 Alkhurma cases have been reported in the kingdom. The fever hits mainly shepherds and cattle owners as well as butchers, cleaners and housewives. Pilgrims who slaughter sacrificial animals may also contract the
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5722789&promed&0
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