A recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Iraq has raised concerns among the healthcare professionals owing to its unprecedented spread in the last six months, affecting 120 individuals and accounting for one-third of the deaths in just two weeks. Dhi Qar, Iraq, has been identified as the epicenter of the current outbreak. What is Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever? It is a hemorrhagic fever caused by viruses from the orthornavirae family. It was first described in Crimea, and its association with Congo’s viral disease was later established, which led to its current name, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
What causes the fever? It is essentially a tick-borne disease and can also be contracted from contact with viremic animal tissues or infected body fluids. What is the transmission rate? Is the outbreak a concern? The viral infection is a rare occurrence and severely…
