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Date Published: 09/05/2024
Britons in Spain issued warning about deadly tick borne virus that kills 40 percent of victims
Britons in Spain have been warned about a virus that proves deadly in 40% of those who contract it
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The CCHF virus is usually transmitted by ticks, which were in the news recently after an alert on “International Lyme Disease Day” another serious disease spread by ticks.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), list CCHF symptoms including:
Fever, Muscle Ache, Dizziness, Neck pain, Backache, Headache, Sore eyes, Sensitivity to light, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Sore throat, Sharp mood swings, Confusion, Sleepiness, Depression, Exhaustion, Fast heart rate, Enlarged lymph nodes.
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At the present time there are no vaccines widely available for human or animal use and anyone who believes they may have been exposed to CCHF should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
In the absence of a vaccine the WHO state “the only way to reduce infection in people is by raising awareness of the risk factors and educating people about the measures they can take to reduce exposure to the virus.”
The best way to avoid tick bites by following some recommendations when nearing the countryside or farmland. These include wearing long sleeves and long pants, avoiding sandals or open shoes and always wearing closed boots with socks, making sure they cover the bottom of the pants.
In people recovering from the disease, improvements usually begin around the ninth or tenth day after symptoms start.
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