A98.2Dagger codeAsterisk code

Kyasanur Forest disease

Other viral haemorrhagic fevers, not elsewhere classified

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GuidelinesHaemorrhagic Fever SyndromeDescription General measures Referral ICD-10 code: A98.0-5/A98.8/A99 *Notifiable medical condition. DESCRIPTION Characterised by high fever, together with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and bleeding tendency. Other symptoms and organ involvement vary according to the causative virus. Some important causes other than viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are: severe bacterial infections, p
GuidelinesViral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF)Description General Measures Management Referral ICD-10 codes: A98.0-5/ A98.8/A99/A91 Note: notifiable medical conditions. Consult the most recent Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Guidelines from the National Department of Health. DESCRIPTION Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are uncommon conditions in South Africa. They may present with non-specific signs or with signs strongly suggestive of VH