Potchefstroom- A 72 year-old man from one on the farming communities in Potchefstroom, came to the hospital on the 08th of October 2014 after hours. This patient came complaining of fever, weaknesses and cough. 

Clinically, he had signs and symptoms of haemorrhagic fever and patient was isolated. Blood investigations were done and the Virologist was informed based on the results. The Virologist then advised on infection control measures that had to be taken.

“After the advice, IPC Officer came immediately to assist on management and to strengthen infection control measures. The staff and patient were quarantined and after that Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex was notified as a designated centre of isolation in the North West Province.

“The patient was then referred to Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex and all staff members who were in contact with that patient were disinfected including Casualty Department and all the equipments” departmental spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane said.

All those who were in contact with the patient will be regularly monitored for any signs and symptoms.

The focal person at Tlokwe Sub-District was also notified.

On transfer still, the infection control measures were adhered to.

The quarantine was uplifted immediately after the patient was transferred.
-TDN
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