Hantavirus and Ebola: Implications for South African Clinical Practice (Webinar held on 9 June 2026)

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Dr Rust Theron is joined by Prof Jantjie Taljaard to discuss the current relevance of Hantavirus and Ebola within the South African healthcare landscape. The discussion focuses on practical clinical recognition,
differential diagnosis, infection control principles, risk stratification, and appropriate referral pathways for general practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the clinical relevance of Hantavirus and Ebola within the South African healthcare context
  • Recognise the clinical presentation and red flag features associated with viral haemorrhagic and zoonotic febrile illnesses
  • Apply a practical risk-based diagnostic approach to patients presenting with acute febrile illness in primary care
  • Identify important epidemiological risk factors, including travel history, occupational exposure, and rodent exposure
  • Implement appropriate infection prevention, isolation, referral, and notification strategies when high-risk infectious diseases are suspected.

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