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Georgian media sources have reported 42 cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), resulting in 2 deaths, in the country of Georgia since January 2022. The majority of cases have been in the south region of Samtskhe-Javakheti and central region of Shida Kartli where Georgian public health activity is being focused.
CCHF is a potentially fatal tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever. It is considered endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern/Southern Europe.
CCHF was first reported in Georgia in 2009 after the introduction of passive surveillance. Sporadic cases were detected from 2009 until 2014 when 22 cases were reported. Since 2014, around 10 cases are reported annually.
CCHF is spread by ticks infected from an animal reservoir such as cattle, sheep and goats. It can also be transmitted by having contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected animal or person.
CCHF is extremely rare in travellers. Those with an increased risk are those visiting an endemic region who may:
Travellers with an increased risk of infection should be aware of the disease and prevent transmission by:
There is no vaccine available for use in the UK.
For further information see the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever page.