Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: transmission to visitors and healthcare workers

Infection. 2016 Oct;44(5):687-9. doi: 10.1007/s15010-016-0923-x. Epub 2016 Jul 6.

Abstract

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease, mostly transmitted by tick bites or through contact with infected animal's blood, and bodily fluids. Nosocomial infections were occasionally reported in healthcare settings. We report nosocomial cluster of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever including the visitor with unknown transmission.

Keywords: Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever; Nosocomial; Transmission; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cross Infection / transmission*
  • Cross Infection / virology
  • Female
  • Health Personnel*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, Crimean-Congo / isolation & purification*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean / transmission*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean / virology
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Turkey
  • Young Adult