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Bolivian haemorrhagic fever

Where Fever is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Fever is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Bolivian haemorrhagic fever is a serious viral illness that can begin with fever and needs urgent medical assessment, especially after relevant exposure.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Early feature
Fever may be an early feature but is not specific.
Emergency signs
Bleeding, confusion, breathing difficulty or collapse need emergency help.

What it can look like

It can start with fever, headache, weakness, muscle aches, nausea or abdominal discomfort. Later illness may include bleeding, confusion, breathing problems or shock. Fever has many causes, including COVID-19, common cold and brucellosis, so fever alone does not establish this diagnosis. Exposure history and assessment are essential.

What to do now

If sudden fever follows travel through a relevant rural area or contact with rodents or their bodily fluids, call a healthcare service urgently before travelling there in person. Describe location, travel dates, animal contact and symptom onset. Avoid close contact with body fluids and follow public-health advice.

When to seek care

Seek emergency help for bleeding, severe weakness, fainting, confusion, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting or inability to drink. Tell the service about possible exposure before arrival so precautions can be arranged.

Questions for your doctor

Ask which exposures matter, which symptoms require escalation, how to limit household contact and whether testing or observation is needed. Provide a complete travel and illness timeline.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Does every fever mean this illness?

No. Fever is common in many illnesses; compatible exposure and assessment are needed.

Should I call before attending?

Yes. Describe the exposure so the service can arrange appropriate precautions.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.