Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers

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

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

Reviewed March 2011

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Title:   Viral haemorrhagic fever
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an infectious, life threatening disease caused by four families of viruses. Some of the more well known of these viruses include Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and Crimean-Congo virus. There is no cure or vaccination, and the death rate for VHF can be as high as 90 per cent. Infections are generally limited to Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, India, the Middle East and Northwest China.
Date:   Aug 2010
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. Prevention is critical as there is no cure.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Lassa fever
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Lassa fever by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Ebola virus (Ebola hemorrhagic fever)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Ebola virus written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
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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