Key References

Swanepoel, R. (1985) Recognition and management of viral haemorrhagic fevers: a handbook and resource directory. Sandringham: National Institute for Virology, Department of Health, South Africa.

Swanepoel, R. (1987) Recognition and management of viral haemorrhagic fevers: a handbook and resource directory, 2nd edition. Sandringham: National Institute for Virology, Department of Health, South Africa.

CDC.(1988) Management of patients with suspected viral hemorrhagic fever. MMWR; 37 (no. S-3);1-15.

CDC. (1995) Notice to Readers Update: Management of Patients with Suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever - United States. MMWR; 44(25);475-479.

CDC and WHO. (1998) Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in the African Health Care Setting. Atlanta: CDC.

Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, Chiarello L, and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, CDC. (2007) Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings

National Guidelines on Epidemic Preparedness and Response. (2009) Department of Health, South Africa.