17 symptoms of the deadly virus in Spain that kills 40 percent of patients

A deadly virus in Spain that reportedly kills 40 percent of those infected has prompted a warning from the British Foreign Office as 17 symptoms have been identified. The rise of the deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) across Europe, including cases in Spain, has raised alarm.

The Travel Health Pro website advises travelers to be alert for signs of CCHF. According to the Ministry of Health there is currently one patient in serious but stable condition in hospital in Salamanca, Spain.

The ministry's statement said: “The patient remains admitted to Salamanca Hospital in a stable and serious condition, where the protocolled epidemiological and nursing measures have been implemented. The confirmed case is an elderly man who was admitted to Salamanca Hospital with a clinical picture compatible with CCHF.”

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“He was bitten by a tick and remains stable, but with the clinical severity that this pathology entails, under the isolation measures provided for in these situations and with the protection of medical professionals.”

The World Health Organization lists symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, dizziness, neck pain, back pain, headache, eye pain, sensitivity to light and nausea as indicators of CCHF, reports Birmingham Live.

Symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, sore throat, severe mood swings and confusion, sleepiness, depression and fatigue, rapid heartbeat and enlarged lymph nodes have also been reported. Travel Health Pro advises: “Seek advice from your GP or NHS 111 if you think you or someone in your family has symptoms and may have been exposed to CCHF.”

“Remember – tell your doctor that you have travelled abroad.”

People who live in or visit areas where the disease is widespread should take personal protective measures to avoid contact with ticks, including avoiding areas where ticks are present during their active season.

In addition, the use of tick repellent and a thorough check of clothing and skin for ticks are recommended.