Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Bulgaria
A case of the deadly Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever [CCHF] was registered last week in Bulgaria. This was announced by the Ministry of Health. The dangerous disease is caused by a tick bite.
Initially, a high temperature develops with chills and muscle aches. Patients also usually experience nausea and vomiting. Subsequently, some develop the typical Crimean fever bleeding from the gums, stomach, and intestines.
Crimean fever is contagious and is transmitted by blood. If medical
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?7496489&promed&0
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