Congo Virus in Pakistan on Eid-ul-Azha: Congo Virus, Symptoms, and Treatment. The Congo virus has been reported in a person this year in the province of Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial health authorities have reported the cases of the Congo Virus if people don’t practice the precautionary measures.
The Congo Virus transmits to humans through ticks found on livestock such as cattle. In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Adha is coming soon so many of us used to rush nearby animal markets to buy special ones to sacrifice this Eid. Excitement & Joy make us unaware of diseases, and viruses that exist there. Congo Virus has become so common as it has taken hold on domestic and wild animals certain cases are reported in reference to CONGO VIRUS. Infected animals are transmitting this virus to other animals and humans. Last year, Pakistan reported 101 cases of Congo Virus.
What is the Congo Virus?
Congo Virus known as Nairovirus is a member of the Bunyaviridae family of RNA viruses that is transmitted through blood or other fluids from the infected animals and humans. Its main agent is Tick which flies from one to another and there starts incubating period ranges from 1-3 days or 9 days.
Congo Virus Transmission:
in recent years many cases have been reported that have become the reason for lethal death. Congo Virus also known as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in medical terms. It transmits through ticks from one infected animal to another and the same is the case with humans.
Symptoms of Congo Virus:
- Symptoms of Congo Virus in humans:
- muscle ache
- neck pain
- backache,
- headache,
- diarrhoea,
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- sleepiness
- depression
- liver enlargement.
- fast heart rate
- enlarged lymph nodes
- rash in the mouth & on the skin.
- kidney deterioration
- liver failure
- Lungs failure
Treatment of Congo Virus:
Congo Virus treatment is the antiviral drug Ribavirin which must start immediately after the virus detection. However, recovery is slow.
Precaution to Avoid Congo Virus Infection:
The health departments in Pakistan urged citizens to take preventive measures to avoid Congo virus infection. People visiting the cattle market need to wear protective clothing and use repellent products when near cattle or other livestock to avoid contracting the virus.
