Data Analysis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Disease(CCHF) in Al-Muthanna Province Iraq
Authors: Salam Mohammed Chichan and Sarmad Hasan Abed
Abstract:
Background: Crimean – Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral tick borne disease. The incubation period: 3-10 days. It is transmitted to humans by Infected tick’s bites, and direct contact with blood or tissues from infected humans and livestock. CCHF is endemic in Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Asian countries. Iraq is one of the Middle East countries where CCHF is endemic. The first case was reported in Iraq in1979 in AL-Yarmouk Hospital in Bagdad. The study will conduct a descriptive analysis of CCHF cases during the 2021 – 30/6/2023 in Al-Muthanna Province.
Methods: Descriptive analysis of surveillance data. Data sources from the surveillance unit, control communicable disease division, and public health department. Duration of study from 1 May -30/ June /2023. After official approval from the AL-Muthanna public health department, data management, and analysis by SPSS version 26 software was used for clearing, organizing, and analysing data.
Results: Thirty-nine cases enrolled in this study including. total case fatality rate from 2021 – 30/6/2023 was recording 26%. with 70% of the fatalities being female. The age group of 32–49 years saw the highest percentage (54%). CCHF was recorded at 56% among housewives. The high incidence of patients with CCHF was recorded in Al-Rumaitha and the first AL-Samawah districts at 66%. The peaked cases were reported on week 28 when 3 cases. Death cases were recorded in 80% of females. Female cases were recorded in 59% of all cases.
Conclusion: The majority of cases are reported in females, particularly housewives. Most cases were reported in AL-Rumaitha and First AL-Samawah health sector. Most cases are reported in the age group 32-49 years. promoting health awareness by taking preventative measures to ward off illness. Use insect repellent on exposed skin and clothing, especially for agricultural workers and anyone who works with animals. Healthcare professionals must take the right infection control procedures to avoid occupational exposure.
Keywords: Iraq, AL-Muthanna governorate, CCHF