Investigation of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in Greece
Abstract
From April 1987 through April 1988, 597 blood samples were collected from residents of 4 counties of northern Greece. Anti-bodies were detected in 8 and 7 individuals against Hantaan virus and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever respectively. Two hundred and two blood samples were taken from patients with disease resembling HFRS and one hundred and sixty nine from patients with disease or syndromes resembling CCHF. Serological diagnosis showed that 7 patients were infected by Hantaan virus, whereas there was no evidence for recent infection by CCHF virus. Two out of 54 small rodents trapped were found to have anti-bodies against Hantaan virus. 29 pools of ticks were collected for CCHF virus isolation. Virus isolation from rodents (Hantaan) and ticks (CCHF) are in progress. Finally, the research performed for HFRS and CCHF viruses in Greece until April 1988 is discussed and the conclusion drawn are herein reported. Keywords: Epidemiology;
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204658
Entities
People
- Antonios Antoniadis
Organizations
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki