Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Flashcards
1
Q
What spreads the Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever?
A
Hyalomma tick
Bodily fluid from infected animals and people
2
Q
Where do you find crimean congo haemorrhagic fever?
A
Africa
Balkans
Middle East
Asia
3
Q
What are the features of a Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever infection?
A
Flu like with photophobia Sharp mood swings and confusion Sleepiness RUQ pain with hepatomegaly Haemorrhage Hepatitis/renal failure 30%mortality
4
Q
How do you diagnose crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever?
A
RT-PCR
Serology
5
Q
How do you treat Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever?
A
Ribavarin
6
Q
How do you prevent Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever?
A
PPE against ticks
PPE with slaughterhouse animals
-quarantine animals before they enter the slaughter house for 14 days
PPE with patients
