Congo Fever: New Virus Creates Threats, Alert Issued in Maharashtra's Palghar
On September 29, Palghar district alerted its people for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) commonly known as "Congo Fever", after four cases were reported in the neighbouring districts. The administration requested the animal husbandry department, cattle feeders, and meat sellers to look out for symptoms that cause the fever and to stay informed. Reportedly, transmission to humans occur through contact with infected ticks or animal… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Congo fever, Animal Husbandry, Palghar
Courtesy: The Times Of India