Clinical and epidemiologic features of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever among children and adolescents from southeastern Iran

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Jun;27(6):561-3. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e3181673c28.

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the clinical and epidemiologic features of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever among 34 children and adolescents (mean age, 13.3 +/- 4.6 years) from a highly endemic region. Clinical manifestations were similar to those in adults. The case-fatality ratio was 26.5% (9 of 34). Compared with adult patients, children and adolescents may be more vulnerable to severe and fatal Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Female
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean / epidemiology*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean / mortality
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Iran / epidemiology
  • Male