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Hemorrhagic Fever
Research conducted at Aga Khan University has updated our knowledge about hemorrhagic fever
June 10th, 2008
"Crimean-Congo virus, the causative agent of Crimean-Congo Virus Fever (CCVF) is endemic in Pakistan. Cases are documented sporadically ever year, mostly at and around the time of Eid-ul-Adha, an Islamic festival, celebrated on day 10 through 13 of the 12th month of each lunar calendar year," scientists in Karachi, Pakistan report. "At this time of the year in Pakistan, livestock are brought down to the urban areas from the rural parts of the country. Animals are housed in open spaces and private houses until they are slaughtered during the 3 days of Eid-ul-Adha. This allows the CCHF virus, which is carried by a tick that inhabits the animal hide, to be transmitted...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-10)
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