# Case Management of Imported Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Senegal, July 2023

## TL;DR

An imported case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever was identified in Senegal, highlighting the need for improved surveillance to prevent disease spread.

## Contribution

The paper presents a case study of an imported CCHF case in Senegal and emphasizes the importance of surveillance systems.

## Key findings

- The patient was confirmed to have CCHF 10 days after symptom onset through PCR testing.
- Out of 46 identified contacts, 87.7% were healthcare professionals.
- The study suggests that stronger border and community surveillance can reduce transmission risks.

## Abstract

We report an imported Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever case in Senegal. The patient received PCR confirmation of virus infection 10 days after symptom onset. We identified 46 patient contacts in Senegal; 87.7% were healthcare professionals. Strengthening border crossing and community surveillance systems can help reduce the risks of infectious disease transmission.