A Russian man was placed under quarantine in Spain after being… (пациент · лихорадка · мужчина)
A Russian man was placed under quarantine in Spain after being bitten by ticks during a hike in the Picos de Europa mountains; he developed high fever and severe body pain, leading doctors to suspect Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, making him a 'zero patient' case. He was later transferred to Barcelona for continued treatment and testing.
Consensus
- A Russian man was quarantined in Spain after tick bites during a hike in the Picos de Europa mountains.
- Two weeks after the hike, the man developed a fever close to 40 degrees Celsius and severe body pain.
- Doctors initially ruled out tick-borne encephalitis but found significant inflammation, leading to hospitalization.
- The man was suspected of having Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, making him a 'zero patient'.
- His wife was allowed to visit only in protective gear and was also placed in quarantine with him.
- He was transported to Barcelona in a special transport capsule for continued treatment and testing.
- Additional tests are being conducted to confirm or rule out the diagnosis.
Points of divergence
- The Spanish doctors considered the man a 'zero patient' with suspicion of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, according to a Telegram channel. — vm
- The man's name is reported as Ivan by Baza. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian man suspected of having dangerous hemorrhagic fever isolated in Spain — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian man becomes 'zero patient' with suspected Crimean-Congo virus in Spain — Москва 24