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Atypical presentation of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: Lessons learned
Abstract
An atypical case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is presented. The diagnosis of the case in the presence of several comorbidities was complicated and illustrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for viral haemorrhagic fever in cases presenting with multisystem disease and an epidemiological history that could present opportunities for exposure to a haemorrhagic fever virus.
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H J Krüger, Department of Emergency Medicine, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa
R de Wet, Department of Emergency Medicine, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa
L H Blumberg, Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
J Weyer, Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa
F G Lemke, Department of Emergency Medicine, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa; Division of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Date published: 2019-01-31
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