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Short Report: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus As a Nosocomial Pathogen in Iran Publisher Pubmed



Mardani M2 ; Keshtkarjahromi M1, 2 ; Ataie B2, 3 ; Adibi P2, 4
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  1. 1. Clinical Research and Development Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran 1998734383, Saadatabad Avenue, Iran
  2. 2. Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Infectious Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Published:2009


Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral disease with several different modes of transmission. We describe the manifestations, outcome, and likely modes of transmission for three nosocomial cases. All threee cases were healthcare workers (two men and one woman). They had fever, myalgia, and petechia. Disseminated intravascular coagulation resulted in the death occurred in the woman. Because this disease is manifested with non-specific influenza-like symptoms, diagnosis can be difficult. Data for these patients can be used to investigate airborne or sexual transmission of this virus, although neither route was substantiated for these patients. Use of universal precautions and early case detection are the most helpful strategy for preventing nosocomial transmission of CCHF. Copyright © 2009 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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