Ms. April Geltch

December 10, 2009

Mr. Ochs

Period 2

•Flavivirus = virus transmitted to humans by mosquitoes

•Hemorrhagic fever = fever with excessive bleeding

•Found in parts of Africa and South America

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Fever and chills

Severe headaches

General muscle aches

Nausea

Fatigue

Weakness

Fever returns….In addition to early stage symptoms….

Hematemesis = black vomitEpistaxis = nose bleed

Gum bleedingPetechial and Purpuric Hemorrhages =

types of bruises. Jaundice= yellowish discoloring of skin or

Proteinuira = excessive protein, kidney damage in extreme cases

Hypotension = low blood pressureShockMetabolic acidosis= excessive acids in

bloodTubular necrosis= kidney damage,

tubular cells of the kidneyConfusions, seizures, and comaPotential heart attack or stroke

Prevention through a vaccine

95% of recipients have immunity to getting yellow fever in the long term

If individual becomes infected with yellow fever, certain symptoms can be treated

- acetaminophen (Tylenol), not aspirin or ibuprofen for fevers & pain

-antacids to reduce bleeding in stomach -blood transfusions for hemorrhages=

extreme bleeding -dialysis for kidney failure

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