What is another word for Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪmi͡əkˈɒŋɡə͡ʊ hˌɛməɹˈad͡ʒɪk fˈiːvə] (IPA)

Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a severe disease caused by a tick-borne virus. Its symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, and bleeding from various parts of the body. The disease is highly contagious and can be fatal in some cases. Due to its severity, scientists and researchers have come up with various synonyms for CCHF, such as Congo fever, African tick-bite fever, and Crimean fever. Although the disease is most commonly found in Africa, it has also been reported in parts of Europe and Asia. There is no approved vaccine or treatment for CCHF, so prevention and early detection are crucial in avoiding this deadly illness.

What are the hypernyms for Crimea-congo hemorrhagic fever?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Viral Diseases, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases.

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