Will 'killer virus' sweeping Europe reach Ireland? Experts give verdict as symptoms listed
New cases of a killer virus are spreading across Europe. It's been described as "the current biggest threat to public health" after breaking out in Iraq and Namibia.
Warmer temperatures are reportedly transforming Europe into the "perfect habitat" for ticks carrying CCHF. Scientists say cases could soon spread across Europe as climate change pushes the insects to move up through the continent. "CCHF outbreaks constitute a threat to public health services as the virus can lead to epidemics, has a high case fatality ratio , potentially results in hospital and health facility outbreaks, and is difficult to prevent and treat. CCHF is endemic in all of Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and in Asia.
During the hearing, James Wood, head of veterinary medicine at Cambridge University, said CCHF could find its way to the UK "through our ticks, at some point". "We are working with NHS EI to contact the individuals who have had close contact with the case prior to confirmation of their infection, to assess them as necessary and provide advice."According to Ireland's Health Protection Surveillance Centre : "Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is endemic in parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. CCHF is the only Viral haemorrhagic fevers that is endemic in Europe and has been endemic in Bulgaria since the 1950’s.
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