404 human cases of hemorrhagic fever were recorded in Mauritania and Senegal
declared, recording (404) confirmed human cases of , and (42) deaths in , from last September 20 to October 30.
She explained that the risk of the infection spreading is high; Due to climatic conditions favorable for mosquito breeding and periods of heavy rain.
Hemorrhagic fever
It called for the two countries to respond according to the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal and environmental health. The organization assessed the current risk as high nationally, medium regionally and low globally.
The disease is reported to affect livestock, and can be transmitted to humans through contact with blood or infected animal tissue, or through mosquito bites.
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The impact of the disease on humans ranges from mild symptoms to severe forms of hemorrhagic fever that lead to death.
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