A case of Congo virus has been reported in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. A 51-year-old girl’s well being deteriorated after fever a couple of days in the past in Nadanda Kalla village of Banar space. The household took him to Ahmedabad for remedy. The girl died throughout remedy there. The household took the physique from Ahmedabad to Jodhpur and carried out the final rites. However, the investigation report of the lady that got here from Ahmedabad created a stir within the Jodhpur Health Department. The girl’s blood check report revealed Congo virus. Now the well being division is amassing samples of the villagers.
Congo virus is a viral illness. This illness is unfold by a parasite referred to as humoral. These viruses are discovered within the pores and skin of pet animals. When individuals are available in contact with them, they develop into victims of Congo virus. Talking in regards to the signs of this virus, together with excessive fever, signs like burning sensation within the eyes, concern of sunshine, dizziness, ache within the muscle tissue of palms and legs, vomiting, hoarseness are seen. Like dengue, platelets begin lowering on this additionally. Generally, it is a virus present in African nations.
The case got here to gentle after 5 years
In 2014 and 2019 additionally, instances of Congo virus had been seen in Jodhpur. In 2014, Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever was discovered within the nursing workers of a non-public hospital. Nursing workers had died because of this virus. In 2019 additionally, its signs had been seen in three kids. Children had died in AIIMS. Now after 2019, that is the primary case to return to gentle in 2024. Considering its seriousness, the well being division is on alert mode.
After Congo virus was confirmed within the deceased girl, Deputy CMHO of the Medical Department, Dr. Pritam Singh Sankhla and officers of the Animal Husbandry Department reached the lady’s residence and picked up samples on the spot. Apart from this, a listing of people that got here involved with the deceased girl is being made, who will stay beneath surveillance for the subsequent 15 days.
Woman died in Ahmedabad
The well being of a lady named Sumer Kanwar, 51, resident of Nandara Kala in Banar space, deteriorated on October 30, after which she was admitted to a non-public hospital, however when her well being didn’t enhance, she was referred to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital. There too, when her situation worsened, she was taken to Ahmedabad on October 5, the place the lady died throughout remedy at 3:00 am on October 8.
People who got here involved with the lady will stay on surveillance for 15 days
When the Jodhpur Medical Department staff obtained details about Congo virus, it swung into motion. The staff instantly reached the lady’s residence, the place samples of all of the members of the family dwelling along with her had been collected. Apart from this, there have been about 10 animal keepers in the home of the deceased girl, their samples had been additionally taken. Samples of ticks caught on the our bodies of cows had been additionally taken. At current, a listing has been fabricated from the family members of the deceased girl, the treating workers of the non-public hospital, the treating workers of the MDM and all of the treating workers in Ahmedabad, who will stay on surveillance for the subsequent 15 days.
(Report- Sumit Deora/Jodhpur)
