Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever — India
[Rajasthan] state is vulnerable to Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo fever, as blood samples drawn from animals in the state tested positive for CCHF virus immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. Neighbouring state Gujarat has reported CCHF cases sporadically, indicating [to] the health authorities of the state to remain alert on the disease. Now, NIV [National Institute of Virology] officials, including NIV director DT Mourya, have reached the city to sensitise
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