Alkhumra virus

[Janne]

I just read in a Swedish newspaper that they this year they have found the first migratory birds carrying ticks with the Alkhumra virus in Europr
Those birds migrated to Europr from Africa over Turkey.
That virus causes a disease called Hemorrhagic fever. Around 25-30% mortality in humans, but so far very, very rare.

I hope this will not become endemic like Lymes, and does not spread by birds to other parts of Europe!

Edit: correction

 

[Jared]

They captured 36,893 birds migrating, found 1,771 ticks... only 6 tested positive.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/5/17-1369_article

 

[Janne]

Yes, but we do not know if it will become more widespread.

Read the last sentence in the first paragraph in Conclusions.

No doubt the Pharma industry will find a cure if it will became a problem, buy it can be an idea to be more vigilant with anti tick measures while enjoying the great outdoors!

 

[MrEd]

They captured 36,893 birds migrating, found 1,771 ticks... only 6 tested positive.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/24/5/17-1369_article

Thats like 0.3% not sure I am going to worry yet