It progresses to extensive hemorrhages from almost any body site. Most cases show signs of hepatitis, with juandice, heptomegaly, and elevated serum levels of liver enzymes. Blood loss form internal bleeding leads to shock, pulmonary edema, and death. The incubation period is estimated to be between 3 and 6 days with abrupt onset of acute febrile illness. Initially, patients present severe influenza-like symptoms.
Hemorrhagic manifestations occur usually after several days of infection.
There is currently only a mouse brain-derived vaccine, but a much safer one is needed. Taking tick control measures in domestic animals, spraying camp sites and limited areas with acaricides, and using bug repellant, especially when traveling to endemic areas like the Sahara, during spring and summer, can significantly reduce the incidence of Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever. Strict isolation of patients, as well as careful handling of blood and vomitus of infected patients, can help control nosocomial spread. Surgical stemming of internal hemorrhage and blood transfusion. You forgot your bug repellant to the Sahara.