KARACHI: A 22-year-old Congo virus patient died at the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center, raising the number of deaths from the deadly disease in Karachi to five, doctors said on Friday.
A 22-year-old Allah Ditta, son of Elahib Bux and resident of the Bakra Peeri locality, was admitted to the Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center seven days ago, Deputy Director JPMC Dr Javaid Jamali told Geo News.
"Doctors took the patient's blood samples and tried very hard to save his life" but were unsuccessful, he said.
According to Sindh Health Department focal person Dr Zafar Mehdi, the patient had high-grade fever and was bleeding from the gums and nose.
Officials said the victim was a cow-seller and had arrived from Bahawalpur 25 days ago.
So far, five people have been died from Congo virus in Karachi hospitals. According to officials, three of the patients belonged to Bahawalpur, one from Karachi, and another was from Afghanistan.
The Crimeanâ€"Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widespread tick-borne viral disease that can be fatal.
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