General characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What are VHFs?
A
Group of unrelated viruses
Multi organ syndrome
2
Q
How does VHFs cause damage to multiple systems?
A
Vascular system is damaged, regulatory mechanisms are impaired
Hemorrhage (bleeding)
Can be severe with high mortality
3
Q
What are characteristics of VHFs?
A
zoonotic
some transmitted by vectors (Dengue)
some transmitted directly between humans (ebola
)Developing areas and often rural settings except Dengue (rural and urban)and current Ebola outbreak
Outbreaks are sporadic and not easily predicted
Treatment is limited
4
Q
What are the family of viruses that cause hemmorahagic fever?
A
Filoviridae
Flaviviridae