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Pathogens

Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever virus
(enveloped virus)

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus is single-stranded RNA virus with a spherical form. The virus belongs to the Bunyaviridae family.

It causes haemorrhagic fever, which may involve hepatitis or encephalitis.

Hospital-acquired infections with this pathogen have been reported.

Transmission mainly occurs via ticks. Human-to-human transmission occurs via droplets.

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Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever virus — These viruses have glycoproteins on their envelope, which are potential targets for external influences.

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