Current and Potential Therapeutic Approaches for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus: A Concise Overview.
Year: 2021

Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is an RNA pathogen that can cause a serious hemorrhagic fever in human with a high case fatality rate. CCHFV can be transmitted by tick bites or through direct contact with infected humans and animals. Currently, neither FDA approved vaccine nor specific antiviral agent are available to combat CCHFV. Additionally, the pathogenesis study of CCHFV is limited by the lack of suitable animal model. In this review article, we will highlight the current and