Sivas Governor's Office issues warning: 22 cases detected, 3 people have died
The Sivas Governor's Office issued warnings on the social media platform X under the heading "Do not underestimate ticks." The Governor's Office announced that 22 cases have been detected and 3 people have lost their lives.
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Following an observed increase in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases during the summer months in Sivas, the Sivas Governor's Office issued warnings on the social media platform X under the heading "Do not underestimate ticks."
In the statement made by the Governor's Office, it was stated that 22 cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) have been detected and 3 citizens have lost their lives.
TREATMENTS ARE ONGOING
It was stated that the treatments of 2 probable and 3 confirmed CCHF patients are continuing at the Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Infectious Diseases Clinic.
"PANT LEGS SHOULD BE TUCKED INTO SOCKS"
In the statement, it was noted that pant legs should be tucked into socks, stating, "When going to areas at risk for ticks such as fields, vineyards, gardens, forests, and picnic areas, clothing that covers the body should be worn, and pant legs should be tucked into socks. Light-colored clothing should be preferred so that ticks can be easily seen on the clothes. When returning from areas at risk for ticks, the body should be checked for ticks, including behind the ears, under the armpits, the groin, and behind the knees."
"DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS"
In the statement, which specified that ticks should not be touched with bare hands, it was said, "Pressing a cigarette on a tick attached to the body, or pouring substances such as cologne or kerosene on it should absolutely not be done, as this causes the tick to transfer its body contents to the person. You should not touch a tick attached to your body with bare hands, you should not remove an attached tick, and you should apply to a health institution without losing time. Ticks on animals should not be removed by hand; furthermore, since the disease progresses without showing symptoms in animals, their blood, body fluids, or tissues should not be touched with bare hands. People who come into contact with a patient should take the necessary protective measures. If any of the complaints of fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, body aches, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are seen within 10 days after a tick bite, you should apply to the nearest health institution without delay."