Man dies in Konya from suspected tick-borne hemorrhagic fever

A 65-year-old man in Konya, Turkey, has died after contracting a suspected case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), a tick-borne illness. The deceased, identified as retired Dursun D., was visiting his hometown in the Beyşehir district of Konya from Izmir with his wife when he was bitten by a tick in the garden of their home.

Following the tick bite, Dursun D. began to feel unwell. He initially sought medical attention at Derebucak State Hospital and was later transferred to Beyşehir State Hospital due to the progression of his symptoms. His condition continued to worsen, leading to his transfer to Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical Faculty Hospital for specialized care.

During his treatment, Dursun D. informed the medical staff that a tick had attached itself to his body in his home's garden, and his wife had removed it. Based on this information and his deteriorating health, he was admitted to the intensive care unit under suspicion of CCHF. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, Dursun D. could not be saved and passed away. His funeral was held in his hometown, Kayabaşı Mahallesi.