Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Overview

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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?
Dr. Angelle D. Labeaud
Pediatric Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
Dr. Angelle D. Labeaud
Pediatric Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics

Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
 (142.6 mi)
650-498-7200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Angelle Labeaud is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and an Infectious Disease provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Labeaud and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Arbovirosis, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Dengue Fever, and Togaviridae Disease.

Dr. John D. Kelly
Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine
Dr. John D. Kelly
Infectious Disease | Hospital Medicine

Providence Medical Foundation

1165 Montgomery Dr, 
Santa Rosa, CA 
 (198.5 mi)
707-546-3210
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

John Kelly is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Kelly has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Ebola Virus Disease, Long Haul COVID, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Bladder Reconstruction, and Prostatectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Fang Guo
Internal Medicine
Dr. Fang Guo
Internal Medicine

Permanente Medical Group Inc

7373 W Lane, 
Stockton, CA 
 (120.2 mi)
209-476-2000
Languages Spoken:
English

Fang Guo is an Internal Medicine provider in Stockton, California. Dr. Guo and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Yellow Fever, Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever, Hepatitis B, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fever.

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What are the latest Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Clinical Trials?
Long-Term Neurologic and Neurocognitive Sequelae Following Pediatric Ebola Virus in Liberia
Long-Term Neurologic and Neurocognitive Sequelae Following Pediatric Ebola Virus in Liberia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 26, 2025

Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) causes fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, and may cause internal bleeding. It is often fatal. EVD may also damage the brain and nervous system. It can cause headaches, tremors, weakness, and other problems. These issues can continue for years after people recover from EVD infection. Researchers want to understand more about how EVD may have affected the brains of people who c...

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Screening for LID Clinical Studies Unit Healthy Volunteer Protocols
Screening for LID Clinical Studies Unit Healthy Volunteer Protocols
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2025

Background: * The Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID) Clinical Studies Unit (CSU) enrolls healthy volunteers into clinical studies to study infectious diseases. * Viruses can be highly infectious and contagious. They cause considerable illness in the United States each year and a good example of this is influenza (the flu). The LID CSU performs clinical studies to learn about these viral infections and as...

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