Title of article :
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: Breaking the chain of transmission
Author/Authors :
Shaikh, Muhammad Ateeb Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Safder, Sahar Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan , Bhatty, Shaheen Ayoob Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan
Abstract :
Madam, Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is labeled as the highest alert infectious disease by National Institute of Health, Islamabad due to its peak incidence in summer and spring. In Pakistan, 69 cases were confirmed in last year up till November and there were 183 confirmed cases between 2011 and 2013. During last four years, 35 deaths were declared due to Crimean- Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
