A fatal case of healthcare associated Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever with severe disease and multi-organ failure

Authors:

Sunbul M, Esen S, Fletcher TE, Dilek A, Guler N, Beeching NJ, Leblebicioglu H

Abstract:

We read with interest the recent article by Grillet et al., simulating difficulties in intensive care procedures due to the personal protective equipment required for Ebola.¹ Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a major emerging infectious disease threat and in Turkey, where the majority of worldwide cases are reported each year, cases are managed with full access to critical care support.² Isolated imported cases of CCHF or outbreaks in countries lacking CCHF experience present particular infection control challenges,³ and the benefit and evidence for ribavirin or other post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) options is lacking.

Journal:

Journal of Infection

PMID:

26493271

Hyperlink:

http://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(15)00334-5/abstract

Research Themes:

Clinical Surveillance