Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers

Viral haemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses such as the Ebola and Marburg viruses and Lassa fever virus. Viral haemorrhagic fevers have common features of affecting many organs, damaging the blood vessels, and affecting the body's ability to regulate itself. Some fevers cause mild disease, but some, like Ebola or Marburg, cause severe disease and death.

Follow the links below to find information about viral haemorrhagic fevers, including dengue.

Created January 2008

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Title:   Viral haemorrhagic fever
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses which includes the Ebola virus. There is no cure or vaccination, and the death rate for VHF can be as high as 90 per cent.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Viral haemorrhagic fever
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is a highly infectious, and often fatal, disease. This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination; treatment; avoidance; quarantine measures.
Date:   Feb 2002

Title:   Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a potentially lethal viral disease spread by the bite of infected ticks. CCHF is limited to areas of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, Central Asia, China, tropical Africa and South Africa.
Date:   Apr 2007

Title:   Laboratory precautions for samples collected from patients with suspected viral haemorrhagic fevers
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The purpose of these guidelines is to allow the necessary on-site testing for other possible causes of the illness, and other testing required for the immediate and ongoing management of the patient.
Date:   Sep 2005
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