A98: Other viral haemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified

A98.0: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

The Crimean-Congo virus occurs in Asia, Africa and South-East Europe. The virus can infect hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep and goats. You can catch it by coming into contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or people. You can also get infected if you eat or drink raw meat or raw milk. The virus can also be transmitted if you are bitten by a tick.

This virus can cause a feverish illness. First of all you can have headaches, sore limbs and a sore throat. Spots or patches of blood can appear on the skin. You can have nose bleeds. You may also have bleeds in internal organs. The Crimean-Congo virus can cause you to become confused. You may be seriously ill.