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Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus is endemic in Turkey and human cases of CCHF are reported sporadically. Two fatal cases have been reported thus far in 2015, both occurred in Adana province. A total of 378 human cases were recorded in 2014.
Prevention strategies are being implemented in the affected provinces of Amasya, Corum, Sivas and Tokat. This is a media report.
(Via Trend News Agency - accessed 13/07/15)
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. CCHF can also be transmitted by contact with the blood of an infected animal. Avoidance of tick bites is essential in risk areas.
