Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Africa (05): Namibia (OT)
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Africa (05): Namibia (OT)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- NamibiaA 54 year old woman from Onethika village in the Oshikoto region was admitted to Onandjokwe Hospital after she was diagnosed with Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF).A letter written by acting Oshikoto regional health director, Helena Nkandi-Shiimi states that the woman went to the hospital on [21 Apr 2019] complaining of a headache, fever, and vomiting blood after she got bitten by a tick around [18 Apr 2019]."The patient was sent home, and again reported Read more [...]
