Deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever
Introduction of CCHF
Deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever is a viral virus disease. It starts with the bite of an insect tick and sometimes the bite of this insect becomes a cause of death.
A tick is not an insect but a spider
A tick is not actually an inset but belongs to the spider family. If you observe it closely, its four pairs of legs will be visible, while the waving antennae on the front will not be visible to you, but it is quite similar to a spider, but much smaller in size. But this spider will not make you Spiderman but will definitely make you Deadman so try to avoid it as much as possible.
CCHF is Epidemic diseases
Epidemic diseases often occur during the rainy season and cost a lot of precious human lives. Sometimes these diseases are spread by air pollution. One such deadly virus is the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic virus.
CCHF virus originated in Crimea
The virus originated in Crimea where it was first discovered in 1944. The virus starts with the bite of a tiny insect tick. The general mortality rate in this is ten to forty percent.
Symptoms of this deadly virus
The bite of this deadly insect causes severe hemorrhagic fever with a headache, back pain, joint pain, and nausea, Symptoms include vomiting and sometimes hemorrhagic eruptions.
According to the WHO, its extreme symptoms include mood swings, irritability, etc. Its first cases since 1944 were reported in 2011 and again in 2016. Since then, it has spread to various countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. However, the recent surge in cases in Europe is concerning.
Warmer temperature and climate change
The warmer temperatures and altered precipitation patterns have created favorable conditions for ticks to thrive and spread the virus. As a result, more people are being exposed to this highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. Most of these diseases spread in areas where there is dirt and pollution. Sometimes it is spread by animals. A tick bites an animal and can spread the virus to people who live with it or who consume the meat or milk of that animal.
Isolation period for the virus
The isolation period for the virus in humans is 3-9 days, and transmission occurs through contact with the blood or body fluids of infected individuals. Although recovery occurs on the 9th or 10th day. But those who get the disease die in the second week. An inactivated vaccine has been developed and is currently only being used sparingly in Eastern Europe, WHO reports that no safe and effective vaccine is currently widely available for human use.
Precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of infection
However, precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of infection. Sometimes it is also caused by climate change. As this year the effects of climate change are most visible in Europe, which is in the grip of a severe heat wave.
Europe is burning due to global warming
It would not be wrong to say that Europe is burning due to global warming. Even in the hot weather, ticks are spreading rapidly in Europe and the United Kingdom and are becoming the source of the spread of this deadly virus. And it can prove fatal in the worst-case scenario, say scientists A climate change-driven disease, the deadly tick-borne disease.
Typically found in warm regions
Which is typically found in warm regions such as the Europe, Right now, this Balkan is in Asia and Africa, soon Europe will also be covered by it. A patient suffering from this fatal disease was reported in Spain last year, so the warnings from scientists do not apply to some hypothetical future. Rather, they apply to what is happening in Europe.
Karolinska Institute in Sweden
Virologist Ali Merazimi of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden said in an interview with Modern Diplomacy in April that the virus-carrying insects, called ticks, are increasing in Europe due to climate change.
Spread more rapidly during the dry summer season
They spread more rapidly during the dry summer season. Recently, its cases were seen in Iraq and Namibia, two cases were also reported in Pakistan. From January to May, 212 cases were reported. While last year, 100 cases were reported out of which 13 died. Wear full-sleeved clothes and long pants and keep everything covered so that the deadly virus-carrying insect can’t infect you and protect you from being bitten. Efforts are being made to control the spread of the virus and prevent further outbreaks.
Public health organsation
Public health organisation are working to educate the public about the risks associated with the CCHF virus and how to protect themselves. This includes raising awareness about tick-bite prevention measures, such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellents. Additionally, surveillance and early detection systems are being implemented to promptly identify and respond to cases.
Climate change is a global issue
Climate change is a global issue affecting various aspects of our lives, including the spreading of infectious diseases. The emergence of the CCHF virus in Europe serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing climate change and its impact on public health. It is crucial for countries to work together to mitigate the effects of climate change and develop strategies to prevent and control the spread of deadly diseases like the CCHF virus.
By taking important precaution
By taking action now, we can protect ourselves and future generations from the devastating consequences of climate change.
