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Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Risk Factors

Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Risk Factors

Risk factors for congo hemorrhagic fever include:

Elderly
Travel to undeveloped country
Any condition that causes a weakening of the immune system such as:

Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS

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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Congo Hemorrhagic Fever References:

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