Molecular epidemiology of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in Kosovo.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a zoonotic agent that causes severe, life-threatening disease, with a case fatality rate of 10-50%. It is the most widespread tick-borne virus in the world, with cases reported in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. CCHFV is a genetically diverse virus....

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Main Authors: Luka Fajs, Xhevat Jakupi, Salih Ahmeti, Isme Humolli, Isuf Dedushaj, Tatjana Avšič-Županc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3886908?pdf=render