Tick-associated infection
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
A tick-borne viral infection that can cause severe bleeding and organ damage.
Explore Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever on the monitor · Reviewed 2026-10-06
How it spreads
Tick bites or infected animal blood and tissues; infected human body fluids can also transmit it.
Symptoms and context
Sudden fever, muscle pain, headache and abdominal symptoms; bleeding may develop.
Prevention
Avoid tick bites and use protective equipment when handling animals, blood or tissues.
When to seek advice
Call ahead for urgent care after fever with relevant tick or animal exposure; bleeding or confusion is an emergency.
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