A patient of crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever manifested with pericardial tamponade

Abstract

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an often fatal viral infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical both for patient survival and preventing the transmission of infection. It is characterized by a common dramatic progression with hemorrhage, myalgia, and fever. Atypical presentations of bleeding have been reported. However, pericardial tamponade has not been reported before. Here, we report an unusual case of CCHF infection with a very large hemorrhagic pericardial effusion manifested with tamponade.