Emergence of CCHF Virus in Pakistan
Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences
Year: 2023

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a zoonotic disease caused by a virus transmitted by ticks.In Pakistan, this illness has become a major concern due to various factors like changes in climate, tick population boom and transportation of carrier animals.CCHF outbreaks happen twice a year in Pakistan, mostly affecting areas that lack urbanization i.e., Baluchistan and Sindh.Pakistan is among the top countries with CCHF cases in Asia, and it has faced outbreaks since the 1960s.This disease p