Investigation of The Prevalence of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Antibodies In Patients With Preliminary Diagnosis of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
Journal: Cumhuriyet Tıp Dergisi/Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi
Year: 2025

ABSTARCT Objective: The tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), a flavivirus transmitted by Ixodes spp. ticks, can cause a clinical picture characterized by nonspecific symptoms, as well as more specific conditions such as encephalitis and myelitis. Most patients admitted and followed with a preliminary diagnosis of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) are from regions with a risk of tick exposure. The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology of TBEV. Material and Method: A total of 27