A 51-year-old woman in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, died from Congo fever (Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever - CCHF), a viral disease. The disease spreads through tick bites, contact with infected animals, or bodily fluids of infected individuals. Symptoms include sudden high fever, muscle ache, dizziness, neck pain, and light sensitivity; severe cases can cause hemorrhaging, liver failure, and death. The Rajasthan government issued guidelines, enhanced hospital vigilance, isolated potential cases, and launched awareness campaigns to prevent further spread.
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