An alert was sounded in Rajasthan after two suspected cases of deadly Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) surfaced in Jodhpur.
Two sibling suspected to be infected with the disease were referred to Ahmedabad for treatment on Monday night.
The authorities suspect that the children might have contracted the disease from their father, who is currently undergoing treatment in Ahmedabad.
Commenting on the issue on Monday, state Health Minister Raghu Sharma said, "Two suspects of Congo fever have been reported from Jodhpur. They have been referred to Ahmedabad and their serum sample has been sent to a laboratory for testing. We have issued an alert for Congo fever in the state."
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