The Egyptian Society for Blood Transfusion Services
The term hemorrhagic fever refers to a group of viral diseases that differ in severity and severity, some of which are normal and some that are dangerous and may lead to death.
Viral diseases responsible for hemorrhagic fever often damage the circulatory system and blood vessels, causing bleeding that is often minor, hence the name of these diseases, hemorrhagic fever diseases.
One of the most well-known types of viruses responsible for hemorrhagic fevers is the Ebola virus.
● Symptoms of hemorrhagic feverThe symptoms of hemorrhagic fever appear depend on the virus that caused the disease, and the symptoms of hemorrhagic fever may differ from person to person even with infection with the same type of virus, but in general these are the most important symptoms that may appear:
High body temperature.
Exhaustion and fatigue.
Dizziness.
Various muscle pains.
A feeling of weakness and general weakness.
In addition to the symptoms of hemorrhagic fever mentioned, bleeding may also appear in some acute and severe cases, and this bleeding may:
It is internal under the skin and in the internal organs.
It may be external, and blood appears out of the various openings of the body, such as: the mouth, ear, and eyes.
Bleeding visible in infected people may be associated with other symptoms of hemorrhagic fever, including:
shock.
cramps.
Disorders of the nervous system.
coma.
hallucinations, delirium
Kidney failure.
Since the symptoms of hemorrhagic fever mentioned may be common and intersect greatly with symptoms of other diseases, a doctor should be consulted if any of them appear in order to reach a decisive and conclusive diagnosis.
● Methods of transmission of hemorrhagic fever It is possible to transmit hemorrhagic fever from one person to another in the following ways:
Touching infected animals or bodily fluids of infected animals.
Exposure to a bite or pinch from disease-carrying insects, such as: mosquitoes and bedbugs.
Direct physical contact with an infected person or touching the bodily fluids of an infected person.
However, this does not mean that it is necessary to be exposed to infection if the person is placed under the aforementioned conditions, but rather this may increase the possibility of infection only more.
Risk factors for hemorrhagic fever What may make a person more likely to develop hemorrhagic fever is a combination of things, including:
Work or volunteer to work with patients with hemorrhagic fever in environments or countries where these diseases are common.
Slaughtering or handling infected animals.
Using contaminated medical equipment or having been used on a previously infected person.
Work in buildings or environments infested with rats and mice.
Having sex without taking the necessary protective measures.
Treatment of hemorrhagic fever Hemorrhagic fever is treated by trying to treat the virus that causes it, as each of these viruses has a different method of treatment, but there is no generally known treatment for hemorrhagic fever diseases to this day.
● Prevention of hemorrhagic fever First, it must be known that there are no known vaccines and vaccines against hemorrhagic fever diseases.
For protection against infection except for two diseases only: yellow fever and Argentine hemorrhagic fever.
Preventive measures usually involve taking protective measures that include:
Eliminate any rodents present in the home or work environment.
Clean and sterilize the surrounding environment thoroughly in case there is a suspicion that there are rodents present.
Work to eliminate mosquitoes and bugs in the surrounding environment.Take the necessary precautions when traveling to environments where hemorrhagic fever diseases are common, such as:
Wear long, body-covering clothing that has been sprayed with insect repellent.
Use of special and sterile beds and mattresses.
Avoid contact with any rodents or animals that may be infected in the surrounding environment.