Assoc. Dr. Speaking to journalists at the hospital, Karakeçili said that as the weather gets warmer, cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), which is transmitted by ticks, are starting to arrive.
Stating that 21 suspected cases have been admitted to the hospital so far, Karakeçili stated that CCHF generally starts to increase rapidly in April-May as the weather warms up and ticks become active, and this year, they started to see a large number of tick cases, especially in April.
Stating that the rate of increase decreased slightly due to the colder and rainier weather in May, Karakeçili said, “The number of patients we have followed up on suspicion in our hospital so far is 21. The results of 5 of them have not been finalized, we have a few negative patients, but more than 10.” “We have a positive patient with a definitive diagnosis.” said.
Emphasizing that there was a slight decrease in cases in May due to the rainy and cold weather, Karakeçili said, “I would especially like to draw attention to the period when the cases peak in June and July. We will probably see a very serious increase in these periods. Unfortunately, out of 21 patients this year, 2 (Giresun and Bingöl) “We had a death case (patients from ) and we also had patients who progressed very quickly and did not respond despite all interventions.” he said.
Stating that the symptoms of CCHF are similar to influenza, Karakeçili continued:
“Our advice to our patients is that they can often confuse their symptoms with a flu. Patients may experience severe headache, fever, muscle joint pain, weakness, and in severe cases, bleeding from the nose and skin. Even with such simple complaints, people in rural areas need to apply to a health institution, especially if they are in contact with animals.” .”
“PUTTING PANT LEGS INTO SOCKS IS A VERY GOOD PRECAUTION”
Emphasizing that citizens should be careful against CCHF, Karakeçili said:
“As for our protection method, insect repellent drugs are especially useful in this case. They can be sprayed on trouser legs and dresses. If they live in that area, it is a very good precaution to put the trouser legs into socks. When the tick comes on us, it is especially useful to wear light-coloured clothes. Closed shoes, not sandals.” “Wearing it is among the general precautions.” (AA)