What Is Hemorrhagic Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. What Are Treatment Options?
Most hemorrhagic fevers have no specific treatments. However, there are a number of options available to reduce symptoms and decrease the risk of severe complications. Ribavirin is an antiviral drug that can reduce the risk of complications and lessen symptoms. Prevention strategies are important for reducing the need for treatment options, so be sure to follow proper precautions if you’re traveling to an area with known hemorrhagic fevers present.
Other options include vaccines for some VHFs, such as Ebola. Rest, hydration and proper nutrition are important treatment strategies. As symptoms progress, some cases are improved through kidney dialysis. This procedure removes wastes from the blood when kidneys start to fail.
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