Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
Burnett MW 15(4). 96
Publication Type: Journal Article (Ongoing Series / Infectious Diseases)

Abstract:
In mid-September 2009, a 22-year-old critically ill Soldier was medically evacuated from a treatment facility in southern Afghanistan to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Despite the efforts of the team at Landstuhl, this patient died and became the US military’s first known victim of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). CCHF is caused by a virus, which bears the same name. Because a vaccine is lacking, as well as an effective antiviral treatment, prevention is key.

Keywords: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever; infectious disease
PMID: 26630102

DOI: 10.55460/LEK6-UBAB