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The man who died from eye bleeding was a MAN <\/strong>Officials have warned that there is a risk of an epidemic in Senegal. <\/p>\n

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, which is similar to Ebola, causes more than two fifths\u00a0of those who catch it to bleed to death.<\/p>\n

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Congo fever\u00a0is a viral disease that’s usually transmitted by\u00a0ticks\u00a0and livestock<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s the first time the nasty bug, also called Congo Fever,\u00a0has been detected in Africa this year.<\/p>\n

A confirmed Congo Fever case was reported by the Ministry of Health of Senegal on 21 April.<\/p>\n

A 35-year-old man began experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever just 10 days prior. <\/p>\n

The bug was detected after the man died of uncontrollable blood loss on April 22. <\/p>\n

Congo fever\u00a0is a viral disease that’s usually transmitted by\u00a0ticks\u00a0and livestock.<\/p>\n

It is possible to transmit the virus from one person to another. This happens when the infected individual’s blood or bodily fluids come into contact.<\/p>\n

The main carriers of the virus are Hyalomma\u00a0ticks.<\/p>\n

These are not found in the\u00a0UK\u00a0and the virus has never been detected here through a tick.<\/p>\n

Between June 2022 to January, the last outbreak reported of Congo fever in Uganda occurred. <\/p>\n

It comes as Africa is battling with a new outbreak of the Marburg\u00a0virus, which like Congo Fever is a hemorrhagic disease. <\/p>\n

Official health officials have reported that since mid-February when the outbreak was first declared, at least 35 cases (including probable deaths) and 32 deaths may now be known.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>suggests.<\/p>\n

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What’s different between Ebola (Congo fever), Marburg and Ebola?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Ebola fever, Congo disease and Marburg all have similar symptoms. <\/p>\n

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The three diseases are all part of a family called the viral hemorrhagic viruses (VHFs). These can cause serious, even life-threatening illnesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bleeding in the mouth, nose and ears are common symptoms.<\/p>\n

The symptoms can vary in terms of severity as well as in the proportion that is affected.<\/p>\n

Ebola virus disease<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ebola virus\u00a0disease\u00a0(EVD)\u00a0is part of the Filovirus family of viruses and found in Central and West Africa. EVD is a virus that causes the following:<\/p>\n

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  • The most common cause of severe hemorrhagic illness<\/li>\n
  • In up to 60% cases, death can occur<\/li>\n
  • The source of the infection is suspected to include bats, non-human primates and other animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Contact with the body fluids or fomites of an infected person, animal, or item (such as furniture, bedding and medical equipment) can cause transmission.<\/p>\n

    Marburg virus<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Marburg virus infection is also a member of the Filoviruses. This virus is found in East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. It causes similar symptoms to Ebola. Bats may also be a possible source of infection, similar to EVD. Contact with the following can cause transmission:<\/p>\n

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    • Body fluids of animals and humans infected with monkeys<\/li>\n
    • Fomites that are contaminated by the virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Haemorrhagic disease of the Crimean Congo<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Flu (CCHF), a member of the Bunyavirus virus family, is present in:<\/p>\n

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      • Africa<\/li>\n
      • Middle East<\/li>\n
      • Western Asia<\/li>\n
      • Eastern Europe<\/li>\n
      • Southern Europe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The most common way to transmit the disease is by tick bite, but can be spread through contact with infected persons or animals.<\/p>\n

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        What are the signs and symptoms?<\/h2>\n

        It may take from one to three weeks for symptoms after being bitten by a tick infected.<\/p>\n

        Incubation periods are five to six day, but can reach 13 days if infected body tissue or blood is in contact.<\/p>\n

        The symptoms can appear at any time and include<\/p>\n

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        • dizziness<\/li>\n
        • Neck stiffness and pain<\/li>\n
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        • Sore Eyes<\/li>\n
        • Sensitivity to light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The infected person may also be affected by:<\/p>\n

          In two to three days mood swings, confusion and sleepiness will take the place of mood changes and confusion.<\/p>\n

          Another sign can be a rapid heart rate. It is caused by bleeding in the skin. There are also severe nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and an enlarged gland.<\/p>\n

          Around five days after becoming ill, patients with severe illness will experience rapid renal failure and sudden heart, liver, or kidney failure.<\/p>\n

          In around one third of all cases, Congo fever can be fatal. Death usually occurs two weeks following the first symptoms.<\/p>\n

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          The disease is widespread in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

          In recent years, outbreaks of the disease have also been reported in Russia Turkey Iran Albania Pakistan South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n