Possible Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Management in Adults and Children (279)
01/08/2024 The QEUH Microbiology Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility is currently not operational due to mechanical failure of components within the suite. All specimens with a high infectious risk are temporarily being sent to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Microbiology CL3 facility for processing.
Until further notice any potential Microbiology VHF specimens MUST be sent to GRI Microbiology (Level 4, New Lister Building), following the sample packaging and transport requirements as stated in this document. There are no other changes in respect to possible VHF cases and the current notification and communication protocols remain the same.
VHF is a rare cause of illness in persons returning from some tropical countries. VHF is caused by infection with one of the following viruses – Lassa, Ebola, Marburg and Crimean‐Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).Malaria is the most common diagnosis in patients suspected of having VHF and urgent treatment may be necessary.