Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever explainer: Deadly eye-bleeding virus which can kill up to a third of patients reaches Europe - Times of India

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks, with a case fatality rate of 10–40%.

CCHF symptoms can hit hard and fast. Some of the early symptoms of the disease include fever, muscle ache, dizziness, neck pain, backache, headache, sore eyes and photophobia (sensitivity to light). … [+760 chars]

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