Abstract
We investigated 9 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (1 fatal, 2 asymptomatic) among health care workers in Turkey. Needlestick injuries were reported for 4 workers. Eight received ribavirin. In addition to standard precautions, airborne infection isolation precautions are essential during aerosol-generating procedures. For postexposure prophylaxis and therapy, ribavirin should be given.
Highlights
We investigated 9 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (1 fatal, 2 asymptomatic) among health care workers in Turkey
We describe the outcomes of 9 Health care workers (HCWs) in Turkey who had occupational exposure to CCHF virus (CCHFV)
The Cases The 9 HCWs and all Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) patients under their care were admitted to the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology clinic (IDCM) of Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital (Ankara, Turkey) during 2004– 2011 with confirmed CCHF
Summary
We investigated 9 cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (1 fatal, 2 asymptomatic) among health care workers in Turkey. Health care workers (HCWs) are at occupational risk for CCHFV infection. The Cases The 9 HCWs and all CCHF patients under their care were admitted to the Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology clinic (IDCM) of Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital (Ankara, Turkey) during 2004– 2011 with confirmed CCHF. All 9 HCWs were aware of possible or confirmed CCHFV infection in their patients.
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