Jodhpur: After about 5 years, a case of Congo Fever (CCHF) has as soon as once more come to mild in Jodhpur. The sufferer lady has died. After receiving the report from Ahmedabad, the well being division reached the residence of the deceased. Blood samples of close by individuals and members of the family are being collected.
Deputy CMHO Dr. Pritam Singh mentioned {that a} 51-year-old lady, resident of Nandada Kalan in Jodhpur rural space, had fallen unwell not too long ago, and her household took her to Ahmedabad for therapy. He died there. The members of the family introduced the physique to the village and carried out the final rites. After receiving the investigation report of Congo Fever from Pune, samples are being collected from the realm. Animals are additionally being examined. The deceased lady was related to animal husbandry. People dwelling with animals are extra prone to Congo fever. A parasite referred to as ‘Himoral’ which sticks to the pores and skin of animals is the provider of this illness. According to the World Health Organization, when contaminated with Congo fever, signs like ache within the muscle tissue of the physique, dizziness and headache, burning sensation within the eyes and worry of sunshine are discovered together with the sensation of fever.
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The first case got here in 2014: The first case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) was reported in Jodhpur in 2014, wherein a nursing workers working in a non-public hospital on Residency Road received contaminated with Congo and died. After this, in 2019, signs have been seen in three youngsters. Also, two sufferers died in AIIMS. Now after 5 years, the case has come to mild in Nandada village adjoining to Jodhpur, as a consequence of which the well being division has been alerted.
