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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | a5116 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | South African Family Practice |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
- Ebola virus disease
- Lassa fever
- Lujo virus
- Rift Valley fever
- Travel history
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