As the weather warms up, people who do not want to spend time indoors head to parks, gardens and beaches. Ticks that we cannot see in open areas can cling to our body and cause risky situations. Although Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever is not fatal in animals, mortality rates of up to 40% can be seen in humans. Warnings are given about the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, which increases with the warming of the weather.
TICK STARTS TO GROW AS IT FEED
Speaking to TRT Haber, Infectious Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Sıla Akhan emphasized the need to go to the doctor as soon as the tick is noticed and said:
“At first it is kept very small, but as the tick feeds, it grows like a black mole, becomes noticeable, palpable. Therefore, as soon as a tick is seen, it is necessary to go to the doctor and remove it absolutely.
MUST BE REMOVED BY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
There is no cure for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. Vaccine studies against the disease continue. He emphasized that by removing the tick as soon as it is noticed, the worsening of the patient can be prevented. Experts emphasize that the tick must be removed in health institutions.
