Symptoms:
Viral hemorrhagic fevers are febrile illnesses any body can feature flushing of the face and chest, petechiae, bleeding, edema, hypotension, and shock. Malaise, myalgias, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur in Viral hemorrhagic fevers of any cause.
Diagnosis:
Definitive diagnosis rests on specific virologic techniques. Significant numbers of military personnel presenting with a hemorrhagic fever syndrome should suggest the diagnosis of a viral hemorrhagic fever.
Treatment:
Intensive supportive care may be required. Antiviral therapy with intravenous ribavirin may be useful in Bunyaviridae and Arenaviridae infections (specifically—Lassa fever, Rift Valley fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Hantavirus infections for which it is available only as IND Convalescent plasma may be effective in Argentine hemorrhagic fever
Prophylaxis:
The only licensed VHF vaccine is the yellow fever vaccine. Prophylactic ribavirin may be effective for some Bunyaviridae and Arenaviridae infections.
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