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[Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever].

M Djokic, I Vojic, D Mikic

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    |August 28, 2001
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    Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral disease. This report details a 1999 CCHF case in Kosovo, highlighting clinical and lab findings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Virology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) first identified in Yugoslavia in 1971.
    • CCHF is a severe tick-borne viral illness with significant mortality.
    • Understanding CCHF epidemiology and clinical presentation is crucial for outbreak response.

    Observation:

    • A case of CCHF occurred in Kosovo in 1999.
    • The patient presented with a wide range of symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, myalgia, abdominal pain, pharyngitis, diarrhea, hypotension, and bleeding manifestations.
    • Clinical signs also included hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, and laboratory abnormalities such as thrombocytopenia, prolonged coagulation times, leukocytosis, anemia, and elevated liver enzymes.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis was established through clinical, epidemiological, and serological assessments.
    • Laboratory results revealed significant thrombocytopenia, elevated serum fibrinogen degradation products, and liver function abnormalities.
    • The patient exhibited multi-organ involvement and coagulation disturbances.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the continued presence and clinical spectrum of CCHF in the region.
    • Effective supportive management, including addressing hypotension and multi-organ failure, is critical.
    • Isolation and prophylactic measures are essential components of CCHF patient care and outbreak control.

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