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Thirty eight cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) have been recorded in Rostov region, located in the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation. Cases were residents of the Peschanokopsky and Kagalnitsky areas and had been exposed to ixodid ticks. Cases of CCHF were recorded in 17 localities in the region.
In total about 6344 individuals in the region have been treated for tick bites, which is 26% higher than the 2012 total.
Rostov epidemiologists have reminded the local population that ticks are a hazard for all the region's communities and raised awareness of the symptoms of tick-transmitted diseases: fever, fatigue, sensation of tension in the muscles, especially in the calf, and headache.
Advice for Travellers
CCHF is a low risk for the average traveller; it is spread by infected ticks from a reservoir usually in animals such as cattle, sheep and goats. Avoidance of tick bites is essential in risk areas.
