VHF Flashcards
1
Q
What are viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
A group of diseases caused by viruses including Ebola, Rift Valley, Marburg, and yellow fever viruses
2
Q
What is the initial symptom of viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
Flulike symptoms
3
Q
What serious symptoms can develop from viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
Internal and external hemorrhaging
4
Q
Where are outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers most common?
A
Africa and South America
5
Q
How common are outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers in the United States?
A
Extremely rare
6
Q
What precautions should be used when treating viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
All standard precautions
7
Q
What is the range of mortality rates for viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
5% to 90%
8
Q
What factors influence the mortality rates of viral hemorrhagic fevers?
A
- Strain of virus
- Victim’s age and health condition
- Availability of a modern health care system
