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To: Doctors From: Ministry of Health Subject: Crimea-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Alert Dear Doctors, I am an epidemiologist working in the ministry of health. There have been concerns about Crimea-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) that it could spread in Oman. So far, six cases of the virus have been reported and one death incidence. As a result, the ministry of health hereby seeks to notify you about those concerns and the nature of the virus. Crimea-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral disease that affects muscles, skin and other body parts. This viral disease is caused by a tick borne-virus (Nairovirus). An affected person has the following signs and symptoms. Severe headache, high fever, back pain, join-pain, stomach pain, and vomiting, red eyes, flushed face, red throat, and sometimes jaundice and at extreme level mood change and sensory perception. Those who come into contact with animals having infected ixodid ticks are at high risk. These ticks are common in wild and domestic animals like cattle, sheep, and goats meaning that there is a high spread risk since these animals are common.

Crimea-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is transmitted to humans through close contact with infected ticks found on both wild and domestic animals. Infected animal fluids like blood can also transmit the disease to humans. Also, infected humans can transmit the disease through contact with infected human blood or body fluids. Improper sterilization of medical equipment, the reusing of injection needles and exposure of medical supplies to contamination also acts as a transmission mode. This disease in severe cases it has adverse effects. For instance, it leads to a severe nose bleed, uncontrolled bleeding on injection sites, and has a slow recovery. However, the disease can be prevented through the use of insect repellent and clothing on exposed skin. Avoiding contact with body fluids and blood of livestock or humans that show symptoms of infection is a prevention measure. Healthcare workers should also use precautions to prevent occupational exposure. Regards, Name: ……………….. Epidemiologist-Ministry of Health