Re-Emergence of Congo Virus in Pakistan: Call for Preparedness

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作者：
Ahmad, Tauseef [1 ]
Khan, Muhmmad [2 ]
Malik, Saqib [3 ]
机构：
[1] Hazara Univ Mansehra, Dept Microbiol, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 21300, Pakistan
[2] Hazara Univ Mansehra, Ctr Human Genet, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 21300, Pakistan
[3] Ayub Med Coll, Dept Med, Unit A, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPY | 2016年 / 3卷 / 08期
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Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever; Pakistan; Balochistan;
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R-3 [医学研究方法]; R3 [基础医学];
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1001 ;
摘要：
Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) once again re-emerged in Pakistan. In July 2016, 2 CCHF cases were reported from Lodhran and Bahawalpur districts of Pakistan. Later on the CCHF virus was also reported from other region of the country including Balochistan, Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till 22 August 2016, a total of 20 deaths were reported of which 12 from Balochistan, 5 from Karachi, 2 from Bahawalpur and 1 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Precautionary measurements and awareness is necessary to protect the normal individuals away from this fatal disease. The media, health department and government need to play their active role to stop the spread of CCHF in the country.
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