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Jun 26, 2020Keywords:
Ebola virus disease; travel history; Lassa fever; Lujo virus; Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever; Rift Valley fever.
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An overview of the viral haemorrhagic fevers for the primary care doctor
Indiran Govender
Olga Maphasha
Selvandran Rangiah
Abstract
The viral haemorrhagic fevers are infectious diseases that often cause life-threatening illnesses. These diseases are common in the tropical areas of the world, and travel history to an endemic area together with recognising signs and symptoms is essential to aid diagnosis. Treatment is often supportive, and infection control measures need to be instituted early at the point of entry. In this article, we will provide an approach to a patient with viral haemorrhagic fevers in a primary healthcare setting.
