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Viral haemorrhagic fevers: epidemiology, characteristics, diagnosis and management

Guidance for viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) including Ebola, Marburg, Lassa and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fevers.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 5 September 2014
• Last updated: 28 July 2016 — See all updates

Laboratory diagnosis

Samples (with a full clinical and travel history) should be sent to the UKHSA’s Rare and imported pathogens laboratory (RIPL). RIPL is a specialist centre for advice and diagnosis but does not provide services directly to patients.

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All viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs)

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Ebola and Marburg

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CCHF

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Published 5 September 2014

Last updated 28 July 2016 + show all updates

1. 28 July 2016

   Added link to rare and imported pathogens laboratory (RIPL).

2. 5 September 2014

   First published.