Case of hemorrhagic fever caused by Crimean-Congo virus registered in Extremadura

He Extremadura Health Service (SES) reported on Friday confirmed case patient with hemorrhagic fever To Crimean-Congo virusin the Plasencia health zone.

This 65 year old man was hospitalized at the Virgen del Puerto de Plasencia Hospital, which is currently stable.

A few days before symptoms appear The patient lived in Madrid and Plasencia.; and the location where he was injured is unknown. tick bite.

In the next few hours, the patient will be transferred to the Gomez Ulla Hospital in Madrid, a reference hospital for the treatment of this type of infection; a fact that reinforces the family’s request, since they are a patient transferred from Madrid.

Since the SES became aware of this case, all the measures and actions established for this type of pathology, collected within the RENAVE (National Epidemiological Surveillance Network of Spain), have been implemented.

Health recommendations

To avoid tick bites, the SES recommends do not pass through areas with tall grassbecause these insects usually wait for their host on top of vegetation

; Try to walk in the center of the paths, and not sit or lie on their edges.

Also offered do not touch livestock or wild animals. Use suitable light-colored clothingLong trousers tucked into socks, long sleeves, cap and T-shirt tucked into trousers.

Also, use acaricidal repellents relevant advertising; and continue antiparasitic treatment fits in dogs.

After returning from the field, it is recommended to take a shower and check for the presence of tick attached to the body and wash clothes with hot water; and carry out proper deworming of pets and livestock.

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