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What is the definition of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever?
Viral hemorrhagic fevers is a term used to describe a group of illnesses caused by four different families of viruses that severely affect multiple body systems. Some of the more commonly known types of viral hemorrhagic fevers include Ebola virus, Lassa fever, Hantavirus, Tick-borne encephalitis, and Rift Valley fever. Viral hemorrhagic fevers are carried by insects, rats, and mice and are limited to specific geographical areas in which the insects and animals live, such as West Africa (Lassa fever). While humans can be infected by contact with an infected insect or animal, these viruses can also be transmitted from one human to another and are highly contagious.
What are the symptoms of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever?
While certain types of viral hemorrhagic fevers may cause only mild illness, many of these can cause severe, life-threatening symptoms, and even death. Symptoms may also include muscle aches, extreme fatigue, and high fever. An infected person’s vascular system is often damaged, while the body loses ability to regulate. Vascular damage causes hemorrhage (bleeding).
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What are the current treatments for Viral Hemorrhagic Fever?
Most viral hemorrhagic diseases have no treatment. However, the antiviral drug, ribavirin, may help to shorten the course of illness, and, in some cases, may even prevent infection. Patients are mainly treated with supportive care, which includes prevention of dehydration. Some patients may need kidney dialysis in the event of kidney failure.
Who are the top Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Local Doctors?
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Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
Atlanta, GA 
Experience:
20+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Jesse Waggoner is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Waggoner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Togaviridae Disease, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Waggoner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012.

Elite in Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Infectious Disease
Elite in Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Infectious Disease
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital

1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Dr. Anna Durbin is an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is infectious disease. Dr. Durbin earned her M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and performed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Detroit Medical Center. She has expertise in the evaluation of live attenuated flavivirus vaccines, primary dengue and West Nile virus vaccines, and the early evaluation of malaria vaccines. She has served on national and international advisory boards and committees related to dengue and malaria vaccine safety. An important research interest of hers is studying the immunopathogenesis of dengue infection and disease. In addition to her clinical studies, her laboratory is also developing an animal model of dengue using rhesus macaques. Dr. Durbin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Arbovirosis, and Yellow Fever. Dr. Durbin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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12 Science Drive 2, 
Singapore, SG 

David Lye practices practicing medicine in Singapore, Singapore. Mr. Lye is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), COVID-19, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

What are the latest Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Clinical Trials?
Efficacy of Dengue Infection With Warning Signs Treated With Dexamethasone

Summary: The goal of this randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial is to learn about dexamethasone and the treatment of severe dengue population. The main question it aims to answer are steroid therapy may be effective in dengue.

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Using AS01 Adjuvant to Improve Immune Response in Older Adults Through Trained Immunity

Summary: As people grow older, their immune system - the body's natural defence against diseases - becomes weaker, making them more vulnerable to infections and less responsive to vaccines. This was clearly seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults were more likely to develop severe illness. Researchers have made an interesting discovery about AS01, an ingredient already used in successful vacc...