Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Pronunciation
/kri-mee-an-CON-go hee-mor-HAYJIK fee-VER/
Category
Disease
Singular
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
Plural
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fevers

Definition

A viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by ticks that affects humans and animals, characterized by fever, hemorrhage, and often severe bleeding.

Etymology

Named after the Crimean Peninsula, where the virus was first isolated, and the Congo River Basin, where it is also prevalent.

Example

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever outbreaks are often linked to tick-borne transmission in rural areas of Africa and Asia.

Related Terms

  • Ticks
  • Hemorrhagic fever
  • Virus
  • Tick-borne diseases

Usage Notes

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever can be fatal, especially if treatment is delayed.