CRIMEAN-CONGO HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (CCHF)

Öz

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a severe and often fatal viral infection caused by a virus belonging to the Nairovirus genus and transmitted by the Hyalomma marginatum tick. First identified in Crimea in 1944, the disease was reported in Turkey in 2002 in Tokat province. Hyalomma marginatum, a member of the Ixodidae family, is most active between April and October. The primary modes of transmission include tick bites, contact with the blood and bodily fluids of infected animals, and human-to-human transmission. In Turkey, the highest incidence rates are observed in the northern regions of Central and Eastern Anatolia and in the Central Black Sea region, with Sivas, Çorum, Tokat, and Amasya provinces being most affected. The disease has a case fatality rate of 10-40%, and the incubation period typically ranges from 1 to 3 days. Early diagnosis and proper tick removal techniques are critical to reducing mortality. Preventive measures include the use of protective clothing, body inspections, sterilization of animal shelters, and public awareness campaigns. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of CCHF epidemiology, transmission pathways, and prevention strategies to raise public health awareness.

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