Mumbai, July 30: A man in Spain died of an "Ebola-like" virus on Saturday, July 27, at the age of 74. The man was diagnosed with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a disease caused by a tickborne virus. CCHF is categorised as a "priority disease" by the World Health Organisation. The man was admitted to a hospital, where he developed symptoms like bleeding eyes. He died, becoming the first man in Spain to be killed by the virus since May 2020.

The victim was admitted to Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital in Mostoles on July 19 after being bitten by a tick in Toledo, located approximately 100 miles southwest of Madrid. After being diagnosed with a rare virus, he was transferred to an isolation unit to prevent any potential transmission. The victim's condition gradually deteriorated due to the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. On Saturday, he died due to the virus. Spider Bite Kills Tourist in Brazil: Man Gets Bitten by One of World’s Deadliest Spiders While Having Food at Cairu Restaurant, Dies.

The tick-borne disease, which resembles Ebola in severity, is classified by the WHO as one of nine pathogens with the highest pandemic potential. While Bulgaria has reported most cases, with the first known instance dating back to the 1950s, infections have also been confirmed in the UK, Greece, Spain, and Albania. Spain: Man Gored to Death by Bull During Spanish Bull Running Festival in Pobla de Farnals, Terrifying Video Surfaces.

Symptoms of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

According to the WHO, symptoms of the rare Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) include sudden onset of fever, bleeding of the eye, muscle ache, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, backache, headache, sore eyes, and sensitivity to light. Early signs may also include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and a sore throat, followed by sharp mood swings and confusion.

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