Crimea-congo Hemorrhagic Fever (Noun)
Meaning
An infection common in Arab states caused by a bunyavirus; transmitted by a tick that thrives on sheep.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever is an infection common in several Arab states, and its transmission is often linked to the tick population thriving on sheep.
- When a tick infected with the virus feeds on human blood, it can cause the disease known as Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
- The risk of contracting Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever increases for those who work with livestock, especially sheep, due to the tick that carries the disease.
- Outbreaks of Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever have been reported in certain regions, primarily among agricultural workers who come into contact with infected ticks while working with sheep.
- Countries with high sheep populations and poor infection control have seen a rise in reported cases of Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever caused by the tick-borne bunyavirus.