Govender, IndiranMaphasha, Olga M.Rangiah, Selvandran2021-10-292021-10-292020-06-26Govender I, Maphasha O, Rangiah S. An overview of the viral haemorrhagic fevers for the primary care doctor. South African Family Practice 2020;62(1), a5116. https://DOI.org/10.4102/safp.v62i1.5116.2078-6190 (print)2078-6204 (online)10.4102/safp.v62i1.5116http://hdl.handle.net/2263/82315The viral haemorrhagic fevers are infectious diseases that often cause life-threatening illnesses. These diseases are common in the tropical areas of the world, and travel history to an endemic area together with recognising signs and symptoms is essential to aid diagnosis. Treatment is often supportive, and infection control measures need to be instituted early at the point of entry. In this article, we will provide an approach to a patient with viral haemorrhagic fevers in a primary healthcare setting.en© 2020. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Travel historyLassa feverLujo virusEbola virus disease (EVD)Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF)Rift Valley fever (RVF)Health sciences articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingArticle