Jodhpur : After about 5 years, a case of Congo Fever (CCHF) has as soon as once more come to gentle 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 folks and relations are being collected.
Deputy CMHO Dr. Pritam Singh stated {that a} 51-year-old lady, resident of Nandada Kalan in Jodhpur rural space, had fallen ailing not too long ago, and her household took her to Ahmedabad for remedy. He died there. The relations 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 world. Animals are additionally being examined. The deceased lady was related to animal husbandry. People dwelling with animals are extra liable 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, together with feeling of fever, signs like ache within the muscular tissues of the physique, dizziness and headache, burning sensation within the eyes and concern of sunshine are discovered.
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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, during which a nursing workers working in a personal hospital on Residency Road bought contaminated with Congo and died. After this, in 2019, signs had been seen in three youngsters. Also, two sufferers died in AIIMS. Now after 5 years, the case has come to gentle in Nandada village adjoining to Jodhpur, attributable to which the well being division has been alerted.
