Kapil Sharma, Greater Noida has been in the grip of fever for several days and bleeding from nose or mouth can be a dangerous thing. These may be symptoms of Congo fever spreading in Gujarat and Rajasthan. If you do not get treatment in time, it can also be killed. Keeping in view the seriousness of this virus, an alert has been issued in the district on the instructions of Dr. Padmakar Singh, Director General of Health Department. This will enable timely treatment in any hospital in the district.
What is Congo fever?
This infection is found in various countries of Asia including Africa and Europe. Symptoms of this infection first appeared in the year 1944 in Crimea. In 1969, the virus caused significant damage in Congo. Since then it is also known as Crimean Congo Virus. In 2001, there were many cases of the virus in Africa including Iran and Pakistan.
How does infection spread?
According to doctors, this virus first catches animals. It spreads to people by coming into contact with them. The possibility of death of a person who is vulnerable to this virus is quite high. Once caught, the virus spreads throughout the body in 3 to 9 days.
What are the symptoms?
CHC in-charge in Dadri, Amit Chaudhary told that the problems of fever, muscle and head pain, dizziness, burning sensation, fear of light, backache and vomiting are the first thing to come when the Congo virus is affected. The patient’s throat is completely satiated. It is like bleeding from the mouth and nose. Many organs can also fail. CMO Dr. Anurag Bhargava said, has just issued an alert about Congo virus in the district. So far no patients suffering from this virus have been found in the district. There is no need to panic. Its treatment is possible.
