Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hemorrhagic fever viruses.

David C Pigott1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35249-7013, USA. dpigott@uabmc.edu

Critical Care Clinics
|September 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Man With Dyspnea.

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open·2026
Same author

Point-of-Care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Emphysematous Cholecystitis.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report of an Uncommon Complication of Pregnancy Without Prenatal Care.

Cureus·2024
Same author

Man with forehead swelling.

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open·2024
Same author

Man with a non-tender, swollen thumb.

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open·2023
Same author

Can Emergency Physicians Diagnose Cirrhosis by Ultrasound: A Prospective Single-Arm Educational Intervention.

Cureus·2023

This review covers viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management, including bioterrorism risks. It emphasizes recognition, isolation, decontamination, and available treatments for VHF patients.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are severe infectious diseases with significant public health implications.
  • Outbreaks and imported cases necessitate robust clinical management strategies.
  • Bioterrorism preparedness is crucial given the potential use of VHF agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of VHF epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management.
  • To focus on clinical management strategies derived from outbreak and imported case data.
  • To discuss bioterrorism risks and emergency/critical care management protocols for VHF.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on VHF epidemiology and pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of case series from natural outbreaks and imported cases.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of clinical management, including recognition, isolation, decontamination, vaccines, and therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • VHFs present diverse epidemiological patterns and pathophysiological mechanisms.
    • Effective clinical management relies on early recognition, strict isolation, and decontamination.
    • Preparedness for bioterrorism events involving VHF agents is essential.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated management strategies are vital for controlling VHF outbreaks and imported cases.
    • Prompt and appropriate medical interventions improve patient outcomes.
    • Continued research and preparedness are necessary to combat the threat of VHFs.