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Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Russian Federation

29 May 2014

The Federal Service for Consumer Protection and Human Welfare reported that as of 15 May (2014), 9 laboratory confirmed cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) were recorded in the residents of the cities of Rostov-on-don, Salsk, Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, in the Dubovsky and Salsky rural districts.

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.