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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Mauritania: (GD)

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- MauritaniaThe Mauritania Ministry of Health has reported a confirmed case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever [CCHF] in Ould Yengé commune, Guidimaka region located in the southern-most part of the country.The case-patient is a 58-year-old male herder from Elghabra locality who became ill on [16 Apr 2018] (reportedly) after tending to a sick cow days earlier. He presented to a private clinic the same day [16 Apr 2018] with high fever, arthralgia and headache. Read more [...]