Congo Fever Alert Issued in Palghar
Palghar animal husbandry department has issued a Congo Fever warning in the area. Watch our latest video to learn more.
Palghar animal husbandry department's deputy commissioner Dr Prashant D Kamble in a circular said the Congo Fever has been found in some districts of Gujarat and is likely to spread to border districts of Maharashtra. The Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as the Congo fever,
Spreads from animal to animal through ticks. It can also spread to humans via ticks or through contact with animal blood or by eating infected animals. Human to Human transmission can also occur.
The Congo Fever virus causes severe fever. If not diagnosed and treated on time, 30% of the patients die. The Palghar administration said in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, this is a matter of concern for cattle- breeders, meat-sellers, and animal husbandry officials, and it is necessary to take timely precautions as there is no specific and useful treatment for the CCHF.
