The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus was discovered in ticks of the Hyalomma marginatum species that were taken from cattle in the Pyrénées-Orientales area and Corsica in October 2023, marking the first instance of this virus being found in France.
A virus that causes fever, chills, stomach problems, and, in rare instances, severe versions with uncontrollable bleeding can also cause CCHF in humans.
The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus was discovered in ticks of the Hyalomma marginatum species that were taken from cattle in the Pyrénées-Orientales area and Corsica in October 2023, marking the first instance of this virus being found in France.
A virus that causes fever, chills, stomach problems, and, in rare instances, severe versions with uncontrollable bleeding can also cause CCHF in humans.
No human instances have been identified in France as of yet. However, the presence of virus-carrying Hyalomma ticks in the south of France has now proven the risk of contamination.
For the general public as well as for groups of people who may be more susceptible to infection, especially during their professional activities, the Haut Conseil de Santé Publique and the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement, and du travail (Anses), the French national agency for food, environmental, and occupational health and safety, have recently released their opinions on the medical management and prevention of CCHF.
