Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) are common representatives of viral hemorrhagic fevers still often neglected in some parts of the world. Infection with Dobrava or Puumala virus (HFRS) and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) can result in a mild, nonspecific febrile illness or as a severe disease with hemorrhaging and high fatalit...

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol9no3/02-0208-app.htm[7/26/2010 4:55:29 PM] Appendix: Important Anthroponoses, Zoonoses, and Sapronoses1 Anthroponoses Measles*; rubella; mumps; influenza; common cold; viral hepatitis; poliomyelitis; AIDS*; infectious mononucleosis; herpes simplex; smallpox; trachoma; chlamydial pneumonia and cardiovascular disease*; mycoplasmal infections*; typhoid fever; chole...

Turkey is one of the countries in which Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is frequently seen and most of the cases are reported between April and August. We describe the first case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the winter season, when Hyalomma tick activity is absent, from Turkey.

introduction crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever (cchf) is a severe infectious disease that is not endemic in the united arab emirates (uae). case presentation we report two cases of confirmed cchf diagnosed in dubai, uae, during hajj season 2010. both patients presented with an acute history of high-grade fever, skin rash, and hematemesis. conclusions in spite of maximal supportive measures and in...

This case study was written based on events of an outbreak investigation of an unfamiliar disease in Ethiopia during October-December 2012. Ethiopia did not have reports of similar cases in the 50 years prior to this outbreak. In this case study, we recapitulate and analyse this outbreak investigation based on data gathered from the community, health facility, and laboratory systems. It can be ...

Ihe value of Major Leonard Rogers' great book on Fevers in the Tropics has been quickly recognised find already a second edition lias appeared. This volume which so splendidly represents our knowledge of tropical fevers wiil long remain a monument of the untiring industry and patience of its author. It is dedicated to his brother officers in the Indian Medical Service, whose aid in the work of ...