| a newly identified crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever virus strain in turkey. | crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever (cchf) is a fatal viral disease that occurs in approximately 30 countries. it has the most extensive geographic range among the tick-borne viruses that affect human health. recently, a 6-year-old boy presented with complaints of fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. he revealed a history of tick bite in rural istanbul three days prior to presentation. a hyperemia was detected at the site of the tick bite. laboratory tests showed that alanine aminotransferase, aspa ... | 2010 | 20005760 |