Case Management of Imported Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Senegal, July 2023

We report an imported Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever case in Senegal. The patient received PCR confirmation of virus infection 10 days after symptom onset. We identified 46 patient contacts in Senegal; 87.7% were healthcare professionals. Strengthening border crossing and community surveillance systems can help reduce the risks of infectious disease transmission.PMID:38526304 | DOI:10.3201/eid3004.231492

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - March 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Youssou Bamar Gueye Yoro Sall Jerlie Loko Roka Ibra Diagne Kalidou Djibril Sow Alseyni Diallo Pape Samba Di èye Jean Pierre Diallo Boly Diop Omer Pasi Source Type: research