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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2025; 14(1): 100003
Published online Mar 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.100003
Published online Mar 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.100003
Figure 1 Lifecycle and vector role of Hyalomma ticks in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever transmission.
A.Larval stage of the Hyalomma tick; B: Nymphal stage attached to a host; C: Adult Hyalomma tick, the main vector for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus; D: Close-up of the tick attachment to host skin for blood-feeding; E: Transmission cycle from animal to human through tick bites and handling infected animals.
- Citation: Karanam SK, Nagvishnu K, Uppala PK, Edhi S, Varri SR. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: Pathogenesis, transmission and public health challenges. World J Virol 2025; 14(1): 100003
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v14/i1/100003.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.100003