Possible sexual transmission of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Highlights • The transmission of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) among spouses is reported. • Sexual contact may represent a real risk of CCHF virus transmission. • Transmission through sexual contact is possible from the end of the incubation period. • Transmission through sexual contact may...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of infectious diseases 2016-04, Vol.45 (C), p.109-111
Hauptverfasser:	Pshenichnaya, Natalia Yurievna, Stanislavovna, Sydenko Irina, Pavlovna, Klinovaya Elena, Borisovna, Romanova Elena, Sergeevich, Zhuravlev Alexey
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Family cluster Female Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean - transmission Humans Infectious Disease Male Middle Aged Pulmonary/Respiratory Sexual contact Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral - etiology Transmission of infection
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • The transmission of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) among spouses is reported. • Sexual contact may represent a real risk of CCHF virus transmission. • Transmission through sexual contact is possible from the end of the incubation period. • Transmission through sexual contact may lead to a more severe course of CCHF.
ISSN:	1201-9712 1878-3511
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijid.2016.02.1008