Relation between the Pandemic COVID-19 and the Outbreak of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iraq, 2023
Pandemic COVID-19 & Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22317/jcms.v10i2.1473Keywords:
COVID-19 pandemic, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Outbreak, Iraq, Epidemiology, Healthcare impact, Zoonotic diseasesAbstract
Objective: This review examines the link between the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Iraq.
Methods: We reviewed literature and data to explore potential associations between the two diseases.
Results: No direct causative link between COVID-19 and increased CCHF cases in Iraq was found. However, changes in healthcare,
agriculture, and human-animal interactions during the pandemic may have indirectly affected CCHF transmission.
Conclusion: This review highlights the need for further research to confirm any connections between the COVID-19 pandemic and CCHF
outbreaks in Iraq. Understanding these links is crucial for effective public health responses to emerging infectious diseases.
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