Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, a real health problem in Iraq?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is the most widespread tick-borne viral disease worldwide. CCHF was not recognized in Iraq before 1979, after which many outbreaks occurred, and the disease became endemic with the re-emergence of outbreaks. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiology of the largest outbreak in Iraqi history in 2023.

Methods

This retrospective study included human CCHF cases from 2023.

Results

2186 suspected cases were investigated. There were 587 confirmed cases, and 83 deaths, and an overall case fatality rate (14%). Among the confirmed cases, only 539 cases had complete data, and the analysis was performed on these cases. The majority 70.9% of patients lived in the southern provinces. Approximately 58% of the patients were male and

SUBMITTER: Abdulrahman MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874820 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature