NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / India News / Rajasthan woman dies of Congo fever: Symptoms, prevention explained
    Summarize
    Next Article
    Rajasthan woman dies of Congo fever: Symptoms, prevention explained
    Congo fever is caused by tick bites

    Rajasthan woman dies of Congo fever: Symptoms, prevention explained

    By Tanya Shrivastava
    Oct 10, 2024
    06:12 pm

    What's the story

    A 51-year-old woman from Jodhpur, Rajasthan has died after contracting the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), popularly known as Congo fever.

    She was undergoing treatment at NHL Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad when she succumbed to the disease.

    Pune's National Institute of Virology confirmed her infection after strains of the disease were detected in her blood sample.

    Preventive measures

    State health department issues guidelines post-Congo fever death

    After the woman died, Rajasthan's medical and health department has sent guidelines to all private and government medical institutions. The purpose is to stop the further spread of Congo fever and protect against it.

    Public Health Director Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur said a rapid response team has been sent to Jodhpur on the orders of the Chief Medical and Health Officer.

    Disease control

    Rapid response team deployed to trace suspected cases

    The rapid response team's main job is to detect suspected and symptomatic patients in the affected area and ensure their isolation.

    "The Chief Medical and Health Officer of Jodhpur has been instructed to prevent the infection by sending a rapid response team to the affected area," Mathur said.

    Further, the Animal Husbandry Department has been asked to take necessary measures to prevent/control this zoonotic viral disease, transmitted through tick bites.

    Disease symptoms

    WHO outlines symptoms of Congo fever

    The World Health Organization (WHO) describes Congo fever as a viral disease usually transmitted by ticks. It can also be contracted through contact with viraemic animal tissues during and immediately post-slaughter of animals.

    Symptoms include fever, muscle ache, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, backache, headache, sore eyes and sensitivity to light. These may be followed by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and sore throat early on.

    Disease progression

    Mood swings, confusion may follow initial Congo fever symptoms

    The WHO further states that initial symptoms of Congo fever may be followed by sharp mood swings and confusion.

    After two to four days, patients may experience sleepiness, depression and lassitude.

    The guidelines issued by Rajasthan's health department instruct that if anyone shows these symptoms, a blood sample should be taken immediately for examination.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Ahmedabad
    Jodhpur
    Rajasthan
    World Health Organization

    Latest

    Premium cars, private jet, ₹45cr mansion: Inside Nagarjuna's royal empire  Akkineni Nagarjuna
    'Wolf Man,' 'Hai Junoon!': Your OTT watchlist this week Amazon Prime Video
    IPL 2025 set to resume on May 17: Presenting details Indian Premier League (IPL)
    'No firing or aggressive action': India after talks with Pakistan   Indian Army

    Ahmedabad

    18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship Citizenship Amendment Act
    'We aren't police': Gujarat HC over attack on foreign students  Sri Lanka
    Bengaluru named India's most budget-friendly travel destination Bengaluru
    This Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers Africa

    Jodhpur

    Nick's wedding message for bride Priyanka left her teary-eyed DNA
    Priyanka-Nick's wedding pics will make you believe in fairytales Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    Rs. 3.5cr: This is how much Priyanka-Nick spent on wedding-ceremonies Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas to cut short their honeymoon: Here's why DNA

    Rajasthan

    Heavy rain likely in northwest, northeast India over 5 days  Arunachal Pradesh
    General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Indian Army Chief Atmanirbhar Bharat
    Who's the man behind Hathras 'satsang' where 121  people died  Uttar Pradesh
    Monsoon arrives early: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat  Gujarat

    World Health Organization

    Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to global narcotics watchdog, who is she? S Jaishankar
    Nestle adding sugar to infant products in developing nations: Report Africa
    WHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission Geneva
    Bird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears Colorado
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025