The silent spread: why we need increased awareness of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Abstract

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) presents significant global health challenges, highlighted by its sporadic nature and high fatality rates. The manuscript emphasizes the disease’s tendency to be under-recognized and the diagnostic challenges it poses, often mimicking other illnesses and leading to frequent misdiagnosis. There is a noted absence of robust diagnostic tools, specific treatments, or vaccines, leaving only supportive care generally available. The necessity for increased international cooperation and a coordinated strategy to enhance disease surveillance, public health preparedness, and community education is stressed.