Monday 28 March 2022

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever case identified in England, following travel to Central Asia

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever case identified in England, following travel to Central Asia The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) can confirm that a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been confirmed in England. The woman had recently travelled to Central Asia.

CCHF is a viral disease usually transmitted by ticks and livestock animals in countries where the disease is endemic.

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