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Argentine haemorrhagic fever contact tracing

Information sheets for people who have had contact with people or material infected by Junin virus, a virus that causes a disease called Argentine haemorrhagic fever.

Argentine haemorrhagic fever is a rare but serious disease caused by Junin virus. Outbreaks and cases of Argentine haemorrhagic fever have been reported mainly from the low grassland areas known as the Pampas region of Argentina. Cases are rarely reported outside this region of Argentina.

These information sheets are for people who have had contact with people or material infected by Junin virus, a virus that causes a disease called Argentine haemorrhagic fever.

Information sheets: Argentine haemorrhagic fever

Advice for people who have been in possible contact with Junin virus, a virus that causes a disease called Argentine haemorrhagic fever.

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Published 13 August 2026