A case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever has been confirmed in Salamanca.

Case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever confirmed in Castile and Leon

City health authority Castile and Leon confirmed the presence of a case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), caused by a tick bite in an elderly man hospitalized in Salamanca, sources in the regional administration said this Saturday.

The patient is in stable situation, within the limits of severity, in the Salamanca Hospital and with appropriate isolation and protection measures for such situations.

hemorrhagic fever Crimea-Congo consequence from virus which is mainly transmitted by a tick bite

The case was confirmed by the Ministry of Health after tests carried out by the National Center of Microbiology of the Carlos III Institute of Health, located in Majadahonda (Madrid).

hemorrhagic fever Crimea-Congo consequence from virus which is primarily transmitted by the bite of a Hyaloma tick, as happened in this case, although it can also be transmitted between people through contact with a patient’s blood or fluids.

Health authorities as a measure prevention

Remember the importance of wearing appropriate clothing and footwear during outdoor excursions, as well as traveling on trails and using repellent for both people and pets.

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ticks According to the same sources, those that may have become fixed should be removed as quickly and appropriately as possible, preferably by medical professionals.

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