Hadinia A, Ilami O, Mousavizadeh A, Akbartabar Tori M, Khosravani S A. Seroepidemiology of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in High Risk Professions in Yasuj. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2012; 22 (92) :45-50
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Background and purpose: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a zoonotic disease that has been reported from different parts of Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate the Seroepidemiology of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in high risk professions in Yasuj, Iran.
Materials and methods: The present study included 108 subjects at risk 34 butchers, 20 slaughters, 14 slaughter-house workers, 20 waiters, and 20 housewives were randomly selected. After completing the demographic characteristics and history of febrile diseases, blood samples were obtained and specific IgG antibodies against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus were tested. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and percentages and chi-square tests.
Results: Of the 108 subjects, 5 (4.6 percent) with positive serology were among restaurant the workers 2 (10 percent) and slaughterers 3 (15 percent), respectively, which was statistically significant. There were no positive serologies in the other groups.
Conclusion: The present study showed that the Seroepidemiology of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in high risk professions is not highly prevalent in Yasuj, Iran. However, the need for further surveillance and prevention programs is still recommended.