Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Turkey: Current status and future challenges
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- 作者：Hakan Leblebicioglua ; hakanomu@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Resat Ozarasb ; rozaras@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Hasan Irmakc ; hsn.irmak@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Irfan Sencand ; isencanibu@yahoo.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever ; Turkey ; Epidemic preparedness ; Tick-borne disease ; Arbovirus ; Ribavirin
- 刊名：Antiviral Research
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：126
- 期：Complete
- 页码：21-34
- 全文大小：2582 K
文摘
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is an emerging infectious disease in Turkey, with nearly 10,000 cases since 2002.
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Early supportive treatment is essential for the management of CCHF.
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Research is needed to investigate and develop antiviral drugs, immune therapy and vaccines.
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There is a need for rapid diagnostic methods with high sensitivity and specificity.
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A robust surveillance system, education and community engagement are keys to finding cases early and improving outcomes.