Congo Virus

Karachi First Congo Virus patient is Died

In tragic trun of events , the first patient of Congo Virus has been declared in Karchi, Pakistan and has been died under the treatment of different Government Hospital and Private hospital. 

High Alert in Pakistan

Congo virus has been informed by the Pakistani media. In this tragic situation the virus is occupied in the Karachi, Pakistan.

The patient of Congo virus has been died by this diseasedisease who was undergoing the treatment at a private hospital , official confirmed on Sunday. 

Parliamentary Sectrey on health, Qasim Saraj soomro informed us that, "The Laboratory results confirm that patient was infected by Congo virus and has been died by Congo Virus".

What is Congo Virus? 

Congo virus, also known as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), is a viral disease that can cause severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever in humans. It is caused by a tick-borne virus (Nairovirus) in the Bunyaviridae family. The virus is primarily found in animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats, and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks or direct contact with infected animal blood or tissues.

The symptoms of Congo virus include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding from the mouth, eyes, or other parts of the body. The disease can progress rapidly, and severe cases can lead to shock, coma, and death.

Congo virus is endemic in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and outbreaks of the disease have occurred in these regions. There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for Congo virus, and management of the disease is limited to supportive care.

Prevention measures include avoiding contact with infected animals or their blood and tissues, wearing protective clothing when handling animals, using insect repellent, and conducting tick control measures. Early detection and isolation of infected individuals and strict infection control practices can also help to prevent the spread of the disease.